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W741 PAJ

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,911 mi
Last recorded98,911 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 PAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,911 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 98,911 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)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 90,353 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 90,280 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

windscreen marked of wiper blade

Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,271 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side wall split (not to cords)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 78,982 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Airbag warning light on.

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,244 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)

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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W741 PAJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W741 PAJ, 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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W741 PAJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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