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AP51 MTX

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,228 mi
Last recorded107,228 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 107,228 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 104,036 miles

Oil leak

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 30 Dec 2015 104,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 98,426 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn to limit

offside front tyre tread worn to limit

Fail 3 Jan 2015 98,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn to limit

offside front tyre tread worn to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,301 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,491 miles

rear tyres perishing,front pipe/cat is corroded around lambda sensor small hole,sprung loaded middle exhaust pipe bolts pulled through,

Fail 10 Apr 2012 77,457 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing,front pipe/cat is corroded around lambda sensor small hole,sprung loaded middle exhaust pipe bolts pulled through,

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,187 miles

rear exhaust cracking around join,

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,943 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 44,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,820 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 MTX 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 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 MTX, 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 MTX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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