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AF51 UYG

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UYG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 120,778 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,778 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,161 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,673 miles

Bodykit fitted.

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 96,554 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Bodykit fitted.

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 89,173 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,173 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,976 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 69,976 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,698 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 UYG is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYG, 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 UYG is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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