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AJ51 DZF

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,648 mi
Last recorded93,648 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DZF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 93,648 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,711 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Dec 2013 80,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 68,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,510 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 12 Dec 2011 59,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,164 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 42,164 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2009 31,623 miles

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

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

osf brake pipe corroded

osf tyre worn low on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust silencer loin blowing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,623 miles

osf brake pipe corroded

osf tyre worn low on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust silencer loin blowing

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,623 miles

BOTH FRONT FLASHER REPEATERS SLIGHTLY FADED

Fail 2 Dec 2008 29,623 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front & N/S repeater starting too show white light

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,024 miles

driver door has large dent in it

front screen had a number of scratchs

Fail 27 Nov 2007 27,024 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

driver door has large dent in it

front screen had a number of scratchs

o/s front disc and pads has grease all over them

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,148 miles

offside rear flasher lense slightly damaged

nearside front tyre bald on inside plus outer edges of tyre

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 DZF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AJ51 DZF, 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 DZF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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