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W748 SLG

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 SLG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,635 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,325 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front number plate damage

offside rear reg. lamp lens missing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,319 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

front number plate damage

offside rear reg. lamp lens missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 104,707 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 104,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 98,931 miles

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

breather pipe split

front headlights insecure

os door mirror deteriorated

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2008 84,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,880 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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W748 SLG is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W748 SLG, 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 W748 SLG registered?

W748 SLG is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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