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W742 OGJ

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,819 mi
Last recorded93,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 OGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,819 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 93,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,522 miles

engine hunting at idle

rear number plate slightly insecure

rear tyres perished and worn close to limit on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,595 miles

front b umber insecure

front brake discsd in poor condition

interia mirror slightly insecure

n/s/f door mirror glass missing and mirror insecure

n/s/f indicatour and repeater slighly discoloured

n/s/r tyre perished and close to limit

o/s/r tyre perished and close to limit

rear wiper in poor condistion

Fail 15 Dec 2011 88,590 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front b umber insecure

front brake discsd in poor condition

interia mirror slightly insecure

n/s/f door mirror glass missing and mirror insecure

n/s/f indicatour and repeater slighly discoloured

n/s/r tyre perished and close to limit

o/s/r tyre perished and close to limit

rear wiper in poor condistion

Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Nov 2010 80,049 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 May 2010 74,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 74,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 65,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 44,969 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 44,969 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 40,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 34,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 34,074 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 OGJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W742 OGJ, 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 W742 OGJ registered?

W742 OGJ is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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