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AJ51 HBY

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,781 mi
Last recorded62,781 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HBY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,781 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 62,781 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,045 miles

n/s/f tyre perrishing/ cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,160 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 55,157 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,203 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,681 miles

Both front discs coroding on insides edges

Both front tyres starting to perish and show signs of cracking around sidewalls and tread

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,180 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,451 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 HBY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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