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AK51 LPL

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,784 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,165 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 47,164 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,395 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 46,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Advise fuel filter insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,131 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 46,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished and cracked on the side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2019 45,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2018 44,751 miles

advise both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,211 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 44,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,019 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 42,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,493 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,261 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 28,261 miles

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

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

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 LPL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LPL, 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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What year was AK51 LPL registered?

AK51 LPL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 LPL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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