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AP51 JWO

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,660 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working stop and start (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,234 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 80,234 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 70,477 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,007 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on innerwing/arches, rear xmember + rear inner arches/boot sides

Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,007 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on innerwing/arches, rear xmember + rear inner arches/boot sides

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,176 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,183 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

a.bag lamp on

both front brakedisc inner faces corroding onto braking face

nsf tyre wall cut

Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,183 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

a.bag lamp on

both front brakedisc inner faces corroding onto braking face

nsf tyre wall cut

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,933 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 44,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,665 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,584 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 32,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,259 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 28,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,768 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 25,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,311 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 JWO is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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