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AD51 FSZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,251 mi
Last recorded85,251 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dashboard (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on dont stop in correct position when turned off (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front door strap loose internally

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement dog-bone mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear number plate lamp lense missing but not showing direct white light to rear

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,856 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 70,187 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2012 63,395 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 63,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,640 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 57,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

exhaust leaking at downpipe lambda sensor

front brake discs corroded on working surface

Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,083 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Dec 2009 55,083 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,803 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 43,803 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 20 Jan 2007 27,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,738 miles

front brake discs corroding.

n/s/r indicator colour faded.

wipers smear.

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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AD51 FSZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 64,071 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 AD51 FSZ, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD51 FSZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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