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AP51 FAF

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FAF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,695 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,971 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

engine idle very uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,206 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 62,166 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,995 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 FAF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

AP51 FAF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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