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AJ51 NHY

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,550 mi
Last recorded116,550 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,550 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 109,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 103,446 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs show considerable pitting and corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2011 103,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs show considerable pitting and corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,126 miles

1) O/S/R Tyre on ( 2mm).

2) N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit ( worn on outere edge ).

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 94,126 miles

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

1) O/S/R Tyre on ( 2mm).

2) N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit ( worn on outere edge ).

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,055 miles

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

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 NHY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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