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AO51 UWL

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,296 mi
Last recorded142,296 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UWL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 142,296 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

genral corrosion under vehicle

minor oil leak

radiator slightly weeping

traction control light on dash

Fail 7 Aug 2012 142,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

genral corrosion under vehicle

minor oil leak

radiator slightly weeping

traction control light on dash

Fail 30 Jul 2012 142,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

battery light on

clutch release bearing very noisy

engine oil on min

front brake discs heaVILY CORRODED

rear brake discs corroded

scratches and stone chips in screen

Pass 8 Jan 2011 140,800 miles

corrosion on brake discs

o/s outer c.v.boot

wiper blades

Pass 22 Dec 2009 134,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,968 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 118,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Nov 2007 99,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,680 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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AO51 UWL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO51 UWL, 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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AO51 UWL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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