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W742 WEC

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,149 mi
Last recorded115,149 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 WEC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,149 miles

Brake Fluid is dark, replacement advised.

Emissions; 0.198, 170ppm, 0.24lambda.

Engine is rattling, service advised.

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment.

Minor wear on driver's seatbelt.

O/S Outer CV Boot has a pinhole near the small clip.

O/S Wing Repeater is dim/dull.

O/S/R Brake Line is corroding.

Pinhole in O/S rack boot.

Rear window chipped.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 32F 30R.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,149 miles

Brake Fluid is dark, replacement advised.

Emissions; 0.198, 170ppm, 0.24lambda.

Engine is rattling, service advised.

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment.

Minor wear on driver's seatbelt.

O/S Outer CV Boot has a pinhole near the small clip.

O/S Wing Repeater is dim/dull.

O/S/R Brake Line is corroding.

Pinhole in O/S rack boot.

Rear window chipped.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 32F 30R.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,376 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 103,272 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

rear axle beam slight play in ends

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,811 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 96,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 90,732 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 90,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 85,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,573 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,980 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,961 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 69,859 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,288 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 62,288 miles

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

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 WEC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WEC, 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 WEC is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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