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AK51 HRF

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,852 mi
Last recorded93,852 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HRF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,852 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,690 miles

Child seats fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,637 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Child seats fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,711 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 78,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,749 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 63,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,813 miles

both inner wings front showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres starting to crack and perrish

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,713 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

power steering ram slightly damp

Fail 21 Sep 2011 53,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

power steering ram slightly damp

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,535 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

spare tyre badly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,286 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres are very badly split and perished advise change a.s.a.p 165/65t14

no plate lamp, bulb dim

spare tyre do not use, replace a.s.a.p

Fail 10 Sep 2008 42,221 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres are very badly split and perished advise change a.s.a.p 165/65t14

no plate lamp, bulb dim

spare tyre do not use, replace a.s.a.p

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,169 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,985 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,184 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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AK51 HRF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK51 HRF, 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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AK51 HRF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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