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AP51 UHJ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,657 mi
Last recorded77,657 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle deteriorated minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front and off side front to rear corroead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,293 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front and off side front to rear corroead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,393 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded x1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured loosing colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured loosing colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 62,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside rear (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured loosing colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured loosing colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm + edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm + edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 57,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm + edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm + edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,287 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 53,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,632 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,409 miles

N/S/F fog light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,726 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 24,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 21,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,379 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 UHJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

AP51 UHJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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