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AP51 CLO

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CLO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 113,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers door difficult to open

Fail 3 Nov 2015 113,721 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers door difficult to open

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,611 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner wing corroded, not in prescribed areas

Fail 22 Aug 2014 104,330 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner wing corroded, not in prescribed areas

Slight bind on nearside front brake when jacked

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,161 miles

All tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Front brake discs corroded & worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Front tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,637 miles

All tyres lightly cracking, no reinforcing seen.

Bulkhead staring to corrode, not considered excessive.

Floor pan (rear end vertical section) starting to corrode, not considered excessive.

Front brake discs corroded & worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Rear chassis corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,275 miles

Areas off light surface corrosion forming to underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brakes binding slightly, not considered to be excessive.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 75,275 miles

Areas off light surface corrosion forming to underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brakes binding slightly, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,864 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,862 miles

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

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

Noted "+" battery terminal loose.

Offside front brake disc (inner face) corroded, not excessively weakened or insecure.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,362 miles

Floor corrosion (rear end) not excessive.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,359 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Floor corrosion (rear end), not excessive.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,599 miles

All tyres deteriorated and cracking, no reinforcing seen.

Exhaust leak at front end, not major "blow".

Fail 31 Aug 2007 35,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,431 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 23,431 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake has slight bind

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 CLO is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CLO, 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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AP51 CLO is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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