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W742 VNH

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 VNH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 118,173 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 109,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

offside rear & offside front tyres - 3mm.

rear exhaust silencer slight blow & offside mounting brackett seperating from body.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 109,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

offside rear & offside front tyres - 3mm.

rear exhaust silencer slight blow & offside mounting brackett seperating from body.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,691 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust sections corroding.

front brake discs corroding.

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,386 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections corroding.

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

offside rear radius arm slight movement.

rear tyres perishing & 2mm.

rear wiper blade incomplete.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,386 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust sections corroding.

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

offside rear radius arm slight movement.

rear tyres perishing & 2mm.

rear wiper blade incomplete.

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 VNH is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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