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V270 FGC

1999 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen Saxo71,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2010 69,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,732 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,547 miles

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

damage below nearside front flasher unit

front brake imbalance 21%

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front wipers split

slight bind nearside front brake

slight bind offside front brake

slight blueing front brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,488 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 51,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,560 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2006 48,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres perishing

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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V270 FGC is a 1999 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 71,570 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 V270 FGC, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V270 FGC registered?

V270 FGC is a 1999 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V270 FGC safe to buy?

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