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AJ51 DYV

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 81,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 75,250 miles

Oil leak

hand brake high

Pass 22 May 2009 72,118 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2008 66,883 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 55,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 55,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DYV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ51 DYV, 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 AJ51 DYV registered?

AJ51 DYV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AJ51 DYV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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