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W749 YPP

2000 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,189 mi
Last recorded115,189 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 YPP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 115,189 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 112,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 93,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,862 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,211 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

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 YPP is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPP, 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 YPP registered?

W749 YPP is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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