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AP51 UGZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,494 mi
Last recorded131,494 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 131,494 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to other failed items (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both sides front upper chassis legs corroded through and lower chassis legs corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All bushes deteriorated

Lower engine stabiliser mount bush deteriorated and has play

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,125 miles

various under body corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,523 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 95,652 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 90,392 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front seat front mount loose in floor

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,392 miles

offside front seat front mount loose in floor

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,605 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 86,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,062 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,814 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,344 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 68,344 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 61,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,493 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 UGZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

AP51 UGZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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