MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,819 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
engine hunting at idle
rear number plate slightly insecure
rear tyres perished and worn close to limit on inner edges
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
rear tyres perished
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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