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AK51 LNZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,505 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,733 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 67,733 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

offside front brake pades contaminated by grease

Fail 6 Mar 2015 64,675 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

offside front brake pades contaminated by grease

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,632 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 60,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,061 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,813 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine management light on

slight cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,489 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm around edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,516 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 30,306 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 LNZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK51 LNZ, 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 LNZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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