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AF51 OWJ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,024 mi
Last recorded111,024 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 111,024 miles

Coolant leak

anti freeze leaking from rad cap

Pass 21 Aug 2008 106,398 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,340 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 93,238 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn

Fail 23 Aug 2006 93,238 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2005 82,615 miles

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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AF51 OWJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AF51 OWJ, 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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What year was AF51 OWJ registered?

AF51 OWJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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