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W746 VUM

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW746 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 97,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 90,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,275 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 82,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,960 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 79,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 76,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 70,589 miles

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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W746 VUM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W746 VUM, 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 W746 VUM registered?

W746 VUM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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