Citroen Saxo (2000)
2000 Citroen Saxo
CarHunch analysed 39,615 real MOT records for the 2000 Citroen Saxo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Citroën Saxo is a genuinely unreliable proposition: its 65.5% first-time pass rate trails the UK average by 14.5 percentage points, and nearly 3 in 10 of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (65.4% vs 66.9%), so fuel type offers no advantage here.
These cars are now over two decades old and typically show 67,000–70,000 miles, meaning most have done relatively modest mileage for their age—yet they still fail at rates well above average, averaging over 4 failures and 10 advisories per test. If you're considering one, expect serious work on suspension, brakes, and emissions; budget for multiple visits to a specialist rather than treating it as a cheap run-around.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2000 Citroen Saxo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 28.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 37,642 | 65.4% | 4.03 |
| Diesel (5%) | 1,966 | 66.9% | 4.07 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 65% | 3.75 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 76.7% | 0.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Citroen Saxo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Citroen Saxo vehicles fall between 53,308 and 82,133 miles.
2000 Citroen Saxo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 705 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Citroen Saxo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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67.2%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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50.8%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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48.9%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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47.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.9%
Oil leak
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32.8%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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26.1%
Brakes imbalanced across an axle
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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