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AP51 JXY

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,466 mi
Last recorded134,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 134,466 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack piston gland bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 128,854 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 128,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,267 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 123,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested NOT WORKING (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 110,051 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 110,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2013 101,940 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 92,835 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 92,835 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,062 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front springs are of diffrent types

front discs corroded

spare wheel carrier held up with string

Fail 3 Dec 2011 83,963 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front springs are of diffrent types

front discs corroded

spare wheel carrier held up with string

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 76,506 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 71,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 53,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,919 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 JXY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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