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W742 OGC

2000 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,641 mi
Last recorded118,641 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 OGC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,523 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 117,168 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,661 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,478 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,887 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 99,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 89,407 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 89,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,245 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 79,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,368 miles

front discs rusted on inner face

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,111 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,593 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,104 miles

see advisory sheet970530018326

Fail 5 Nov 2008 35,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,455 miles

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

slight perish to osr tyre sidewall.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,821 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 11,673 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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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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