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AP51 MVT

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MVT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 50,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 50,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,488 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 47,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,030 miles

both sides rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

front exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,299 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MVT is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

AP51 MVT is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is AP51 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 MVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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