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W744 XHD

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 XHD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 118,147 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 118,139 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 118,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,653 miles

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

front bumper & plastic mouldings loose

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front chassis damaged & corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 112,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front bumper & plastic mouldings loose

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front chassis damaged & corroded

very low effort to offside & nearside rear service brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2013 105,017 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

air bag light not illuminating

low effort to rear service brakes

nearside front chassis damaged & split

nearside sill cover insecure

offside front bumper insecure

offside headlight loose

offside rear arch panel insecure

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in offside rear suspension

Fail 18 Apr 2013 104,973 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

air bag light not illuminating

low effort to rear service brakes

nearside front chassis damaged & split

nearside sill cover insecure

offside front bumper insecure

offside headlight loose

offside rear arch panel insecure

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in offside rear suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,733 miles

BATTERY BADLY DAMAGED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

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

VEHICLE SHOWS FRONT END CRASH DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE PANELS AND CHASSIS RAIL. FRONT WHEELS NOT IN CENTER OF WHEEL ARCHES DUE TO DAMAGE.

bonnet release handle missing

headlamp mounting brackets broken

Fail 13 Apr 2012 98,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BATTERY BADLY DAMAGED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

VEHICLE SHOWS FRONT END CRASH DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE PANELS AND CHASSIS RAIL. FRONT WHEELS NOT IN CENTER OF WHEEL ARCHES DUE TO DAMAGE.

bonnet release handle missing

headlamp mounting brackets broken

Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 77,984 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front pipe of exhaust blowing

front rear and side indicater bulbs faded

n/s/f wheel rim edge damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2011 77,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,047 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 68,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s floor outter skin corroded but floored not holed.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,587 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 56,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 56,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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W744 XHD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W744 XHD, 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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W744 XHD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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