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AP51 YKE

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

32,797 mi
Last recorded32,797 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YKE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 32,797 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 32,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 25,925 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 25,916 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 25,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 23,559 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 23,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,873 miles

Front both front tyres perished

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 20,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front both front tyres perished

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 19,863 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

offside front & nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2015 19,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

offside front & nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,017 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,135 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 18,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 15,700 miles

rear tyres deteriorating on sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,263 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 14,263 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,059 miles

nearside rear tyre has splits in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has splits in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,641 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 9,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres deteriorating,(cracking in tread pattern.)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,505 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 YKE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver 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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

AP51 YKE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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