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AF51 WPX

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,101 mi
Last recorded123,101 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WPX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 123,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,069 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak - o.s drive shaft seal

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,604 miles

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 104,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,041 miles

EMI LIGHT ON

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Offside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,041 miles

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

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

EMI LIGHT ON

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Offside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,575 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,575 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded on working face

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,575 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted inner face

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Fail 17 Oct 2013 66,567 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted inner face

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,025 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,723 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,858 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,107 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,183 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,272 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 WPX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

AF51 WPX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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