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AP51 FAM

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,167 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 67,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 67,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,982 miles

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

osf bumpcorner damaged

Fail 21 May 2009 65,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

osf bumpcorner damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2008 59,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,387 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,273 miles

front bumper and no-plate damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,273 miles

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

front bumper and no-plate damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

spare tyre flat

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 FAM is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 AP51 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

AP51 FAM is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AP51 FAM safe to buy?

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