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W749 AAF

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 AAF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 70,905 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,249 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 65,150 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure offside (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Position lamp insecure offside rear (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,358 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 59,358 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,585 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,162 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,281 miles

brake pipes waxoyled

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,281 miles

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

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,578 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 41,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,927 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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W749 AAF is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W749 AAF, 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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W749 AAF is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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