MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ofs front tyer inner worn
oil leak
poor rear exhast
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ofs front tyer inner worn
oil leak
poor rear exhast
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint, may need attention soon
slight bind on o/s/f brake
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint, may need attention soon
slight bind on o/s/f brake
Corrosion on front brake discs
Corrosion on top part of front coil springs
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Some corrosion on under side of car
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion on front brake discs
Corrosion on top part of front coil springs
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Some corrosion on under side of car
front discs rusted on inner face
see advisory sheet970530018326
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front wipers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight perish to osr tyre sidewall.
How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?
Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W742 OGC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W742 OGC, 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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W742 OGC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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