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AP51 PWX

2001 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

176,685 mi
Last recorded176,685 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 PWX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 176,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bad oil leak

o/s/rear tyre walls deteriorated

slight play at steering column bush

surface rust ,n/s/f inner wing

Pass 24 May 2013 162,913 miles

Both front fog lamps lenses are broken .

Offside rear tyre is perishing in the tread .

Various areas of underbody corroded .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 162,913 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front fog lamps broken

Corrosion under body in variuos areas

Off side rear tyre perishing in tread

Wind screen has chip in zone a

Pass 31 May 2012 149,768 miles

Slight noise from nearside front cv joint

advised frog lamp broken fronts

advised gen corrosion

Fail 21 May 2012 149,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advised frog lamp broken fronts

advised gen corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2011 135,973 miles

Both front fog lamp glass broken

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Near side front inner top suspension mount corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 135,948 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,588 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

advised nsf inner wheel arch liner split

Fail 9 Feb 2010 124,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advised inner wheel arch been rubbing nsf

advised rear box split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 111,108 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corosion

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 111,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both front brake disc,s corroded on inside edge

Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corosion

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 99,603 miles

advised foot brake travel

advised front disc

advised osf fog lamp broken

advised osf tyre low

asdfvbised nsr tyre getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,053 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DISCOLOURED

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDE WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN

Pass 30 Sep 2005 65,581 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 65,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PWX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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