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W747 SLA

2000 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,836 mi
Last recorded25,836 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 SLA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 25,836 miles
Pass 8 May 2026 25,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 20,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 17,491 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 16,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 16,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 16,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 15,933 miles

Exhaust - Rear box corroding

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 15,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall starting to perish

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 15,645 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 15,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,645 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 15,645 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,645 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 15,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 14,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,016 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 11,900 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,114 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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W747 SLA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W747 SLA, 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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W747 SLA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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