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W749 VAF

2000 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,996 mi
Last recorded98,996 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 VAF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,996 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,694 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 90,687 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,800 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 73,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,627 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 59,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,435 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 VAF 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 62.5%.

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 VAF, 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 W749 VAF registered?

W749 VAF is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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