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AK51 LRE

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,187 mi
Last recorded91,187 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,187 miles

O/S/F seat loose but not insecure.

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

Fail 27 May 2011 91,184 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Dipstick broken

Excessive oil leak from head gasket.

O/S/F seat loose but not insecure.

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,852 miles

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 54,067 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres perished on outer edges heavily

no sppare wheel fitted and carrier loose

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,067 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer edges heavily

no sppare wheel fitted and carrier loose

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,191 miles

both rear tyres show minor perish cracks

exhaust emission near upper limits

Fail 3 Apr 2006 52,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 LRE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK51 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

AK51 LRE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is AK51 LRE safe to buy?

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