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AJ51 DZV

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,350 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 90,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,980 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,503 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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AJ51 DZV 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 70%.

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

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