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AP51 EZW

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,291 mi
Last recorded112,291 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 May 2014 94,169 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 94,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tryre getting low on outter edge

o/s/f tyre getting low on outter edge

Fail 16 Mar 2013 78,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tryre getting low on outter edge

o/s/f tyre getting low on outter edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,392 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,687 miles

offside front outer suspension ball joint close to being excessively worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 61,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front outer suspension ball joint close to being excessively worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,754 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre showing surface cracking

play in offside front outer suspension ball joint but not considered to be excessive

Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,677 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre showing surface cracking

play in offside front outer suspension ball joint but not considered to be excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,204 miles

free play in offside front outer suspension ball joint but not considered excessive

nearside rear tyre damaged between tread and also showing surface cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,191 miles

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

free play in offside front outer suspension ball joint but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre damaged between tread and also showing surface cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,646 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,551 miles

Exhaust showing general corrosion.

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 EZW 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 50%.

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 EZW, 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 EZW is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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