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AK51 YOC

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,259 mi
Last recorded35,259 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YOC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface cracks in both rear tyres,o/s rear tyre appears to be underinflated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,715 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light staying on

bulge in spare tyre

engine management light staying on

front and rear wipers split

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2012 22,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light staying on

bulge in spare tyre

engine management light staying on

front and rear wipers split

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,831 miles

inner and out drive shaft boots deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,367 miles

engine light on

some contamination of the o/s brake disc

Fail 23 Sep 2010 19,340 miles

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

engine light on

some contamination of the o/s brake disc

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Fail 28 Sep 2009 17,661 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,925 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 15,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 10,387 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 YOC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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