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V448 RKE

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,630 mi
Last recorded120,630 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 RKE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 120,630 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corosion to the n/s/r inner wing panel.

o/s door trim insecure.

poor inner wing repair to the o/s/r inner wing panel.

Fail 17 May 2013 120,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

poor inner wing repair to the o/s/r inner wing panel.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 94,356 miles

both front shocks very slightly damp

knock in the front suspension

o/s/f lower arm front bush lloks worn (no play found)

oil leak possibly o/s drive shaft oil seal

oil leak possibly rocker cover gasket

possible wear in the anti roll bar end bushes (no play found)

slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Mar 2011 94,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front shocks are damp

oil leak from the drive shaft oil seal

slight noise both rear wheel bearings and play in the n/s/r

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,672 miles

offside wing mirror damaged

rear foot brake effort getting low

signs of water leak from front of rad

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,730 miles

front shock absorbers damp

oil leak from engine?

radiator poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2009 65,730 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake fluid level low

front pads low?

front shock absorbers damp

oil leak from engine?

radiator poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 51,141 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,909 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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V448 RKE is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V448 RKE, 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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V448 RKE is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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