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AR51 EXL

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,329 mi
Last recorded74,329 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 74,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,378 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 72,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within offside front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 72,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within offside front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective tears in tread / sidewall ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 70,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective tears in tread / sidewall ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 65,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,732 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,711 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall - excessively split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block - coating exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,341 miles

Front tyres cracked.

Oil leak.

Fail 25 May 2018 63,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres perishing cracking slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,259 miles

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

indicator switch getting worn

offside rear bearing has slight noise

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,539 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 58,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 56,141 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,726 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2013 52,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,952 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,476 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,020 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,582 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 26,769 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 26,769 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 18,301 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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AR51 EXL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXL, 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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AR51 EXL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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