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AK51 SUO

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SUO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 117,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 111,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 22 Aug 2015 111,059 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,831 miles

all indicators loosing colour

both cv joint gaiters slight seapage

drivers winscreen light scratching by wipers

engine management light on

nearside front floor pan corroding

unable to fully inspect inner wings dueto covers etc

Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,831 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

all indicators loosing colour

both cv joint gaiters slight seapage

drivers winscreen light scratching by wipers

engine management light on

nearside front floor pan corroding

unable to fully inspect inner wings dueto covers etc

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,580 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

offside anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,911 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

front pads look low

nearside rear tyre perished

radiator looks to be leaking at bottom

Fail 27 Oct 2011 79,911 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

front pads look low

nearside rear tyre perished

radiator looks to be leaking at bottom

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,205 miles

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,491 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 SUO is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

AK51 SUO is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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