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AP51 OLM

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,295 mi
Last recorded81,295 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OLM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,295 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,632 miles

drivers seat belt deteriorating

repeater lamps and front indicator lamps colour deteriorating

travel on brake pedal

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2014 77,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat belt deteriorating

repeater lamps and front indicator lamps colour deteriorating

travel on brake pedal

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,129 miles

all pads getting low

front floor getting rusty

o/s/f inner drive shaft gator split

Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

all pads getting low

front floor getting rusty

o/s/f inner drive shaft gator split

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front wiper blade split

off side rear tyre wall perished

Fail 9 Aug 2012 65,367 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side front wiper blade split

off side rear tyre wall perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,180 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,382 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 OLM is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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