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AJ51 BEO

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,757 mi
Last recorded116,757 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BEO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,757 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2010 116,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 100,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 81,139 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 81,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 63,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,927 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 42,752 miles

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

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

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

exhaust emmisions not tested due to system blowing

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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AJ51 BEO is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ51 BEO, 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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AJ51 BEO is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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