2000 Citroën Saxo · 2,003 MOT tests
2000 Citroën Saxo reliability
2000 Citroën Saxos fail 47.8% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Saxo years (2,003 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Saxos: 46.3%)
- 47.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Saxos: 46.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 68,843
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,003
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 19.1% of tests fail here (209% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Citroën Saxo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks19.1%
- Brakes17.5%
- Body, chassis and structure13.8%
- Suspension12.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.7%
- Steering6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 6.39%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 6.34%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.84%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.44%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 5.44%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Stop lamp not working 5.04%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.58%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.44%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.04%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.69%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Citroën Saxo reliable?
2000 Citroën Saxos fail 47.8% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Saxo years (2,003 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Citroën Saxo MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (6.39% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (6.34% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Citroën Saxo have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Citroën Saxo shows 68,843 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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