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AM51 UGZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,799 mi
Last recorded142,799 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 142,799 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 142,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 134,035 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy corrosion on chassis rails at rear

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush,s contaminated with oil

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 134,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

heavy corrosion on chassis rails at rear

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush,s contaminated with oil

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 133,955 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s no. plate light lens cover is missing

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 18 Mar 2011 121,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,717 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 105,580 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 104,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,902 miles

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

bolt missing from exhaust mount

slight pull to offside

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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AM51 UGZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM51 UGZ, 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 AM51 UGZ registered?

AM51 UGZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is AM51 UGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 UGZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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