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W748 VUM

2000 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,650 mi
Last recorded111,650 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,650 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 111,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,532 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 105,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Aug 2013 101,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,461 miles

battery insecure

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Aug 2012 93,461 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

battery insecure

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,992 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 86,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,614 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 31 Aug 2010 79,614 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,198 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,216 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt mechanism defective

Fail 31 Oct 2008 65,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside rear seat belt mechanism defective

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,709 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 52,700 miles

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

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

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,923 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 VUM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W748 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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W748 VUM is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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