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V443 FHS

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,980 mi
Last recorded62,980 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 FHS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 62,980 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 62,979 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2025 62,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion to most places.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 61,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 61,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,201 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 60,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,796 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Floor Areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill Area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Floor Areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,617 miles

ADVISE CORROSION IN MOST PLACES UNDERSIDE BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Area Behind Lower Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Area Behind Lower Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 60,304 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Area Behind Lower Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Area Behind Lower Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 59,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 59,540 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,103 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 59,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing excessive corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 58,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,274 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 58,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,298 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 55,298 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,941 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,124 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 52,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,371 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 50,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,799 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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V443 FHS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 67,518 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V443 FHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V443 FHS is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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