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V448 SEV

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 SEV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 82,542 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air bag light illuminated indecating fault

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge,meets pass criteria

Fail 25 Feb 2012 82,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air bag light illuminated indecating fault

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge,meets pass criteria

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,878 miles

all discs front/rear heavy rust

Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,877 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all discs front/rear heavy rust

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,540 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 SEV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEV, 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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What year was V448 SEV registered?

V448 SEV is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V448 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 SEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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