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AP51 OLJ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,055 mi
Last recorded111,055 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 111,055 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,663 miles

both front disks showing signs of age.

n/s front inner track rod end joint has slight play in it .

n/s rear tyre starting to show signs of age, cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,959 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

exhaust has been repaired at front

o/ front upper a/roll bar gaitor split

o/s inner rack end has slight play

rear chassis near subframe mounting point corroding

Pass 8 May 2008 76,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 64,523 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 64,523 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,017 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

slight play in near side front hub

Fail 7 Jul 2006 50,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

slight play in near side front hub

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 OLJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 OLJ, 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 OLJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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