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AR51 CUV

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,230 mi
Last recorded92,230 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CUV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,230 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper anti-roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,222 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,176 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,176 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,041 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 78,024 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter cable tired to brake pipes ADVISE fitment to bracket

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

very low brake performance reading on o/s/r foot brake

Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

very low brake performance reading on o/s/r foot brake

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,401 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 68,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 62,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 57,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,459 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 47,459 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2005 42,767 miles

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

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

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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AR51 CUV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AR51 CUV, 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 AR51 CUV registered?

AR51 CUV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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