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AF51 OXJ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,554 mi
Last recorded84,554 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,554 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)

front to rear brake pipe corroded behind fuel filter

inner wings corroded

nearside rear brake binding

passenger door hinges worn

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,342 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)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded behind fuel filter

inner wings corroded

low effort from nearside parking brake

nearside rear brake binding

passenger door hinges worn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,144 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,722 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,718 miles

all discs slightly corroded

both rear brakes just starting to bind slightly

front slam panal slightly damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2011 61,718 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all discs slightly corroded

both rear brakes just starting to bind slightly

front slam panal slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

o/s/f floor at early stages of corrosion

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2010 47,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

o/s/f floor at early stages of corrosion

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,700 miles

1:Front spoiler broken.

2:O/S/R Tyre scuffed inner/outer walls.

3:Chips in windscreen.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,689 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT SPOILER BROKEN:BOTH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS NOISY;O/S/R TYRE SCUFFED INNER/OUTER WALLS:CHIPS IN F/SCREEN:

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,815 miles

1,O/S/F INDICATOR SHOWING WHITE LIGHT. 2,N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW. 3,REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 39,815 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1,O/S/F INDICATOR SHOWING WHITE LIGHT. 2,N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW. 3,REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,909 miles

1.O/F WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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 OXJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AF51 OXJ, 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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AF51 OXJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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