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AJ51 NJZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

62,699 mi
Last recorded62,699 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 62,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 62,693 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,121 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 59,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 57,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 53,847 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 51,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing bracket corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,599 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,829 miles

engine light on

n/s/f inner wing bracket corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,989 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,190 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,280 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,263 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)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,463 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,568 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,019 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 33,019 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,536 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 28,028 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advisory. nearside front brake binding slightly. advise attention.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,028 miles

advisory. nearside front brake binding slightly. advise attention.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,705 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 NJZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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