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W749 NJA

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

88,007 mi
Last recorded88,007 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 NJA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 88,007 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,418 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 82,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,384 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,379 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,215 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 66,144 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,368 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 64,368 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,327 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres slightly cracked in tread area.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked in tread area.

Slight fluid leak on power steering rack pipes.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,984 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,492 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 8 Mar 2011 57,459 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,257 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,257 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,641 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 50,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 44,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,894 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 39,894 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight stone chips to windscreen

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 NJA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W749 NJA, 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 NJA is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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