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AJ51 HCD

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,965 mi
Last recorded131,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HCD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 131,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car shows slight underbody corrosion due to being stud down

Pass 25 Aug 2016 127,407 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 127,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 112,900 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,016 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight imballance on front and rear brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,690 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 HCD is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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