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AP51 YHS

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,392 mi
Last recorded118,392 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YHS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2012 118,376 miles

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

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2011 116,400 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,955 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 107,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 107,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorating

suspension noisy n/s/f

Fail 25 Jan 2010 107,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorating

suspension noisy n/s/f

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

wheels bolts for steel wheels car has alloys(lenght difference)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 90,759 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Oil leak

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

wheels bolts for steel wheels car has alloys(lenght difference)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cuts on outter walls of n/s & o/s rear tyres

o/s rear check strap broken

Pass 29 Jan 2007 62,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s & o/s rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,221 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

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 YHS is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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