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AP51 CLF

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,009 mi
Last recorded107,009 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2013 107,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,009 miles

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

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 98,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,208 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 92,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,679 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,635 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 65,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 33,604 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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AP51 CLF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AP51 CLF, 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 AP51 CLF registered?

AP51 CLF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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