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AR51 EXZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,558 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 74,213 miles

Front discs very corroded, PAS pipe on ram corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 74,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs very corroded, PAS pipe on ram corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,065 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 72,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Mar 2014 67,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,992 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag and malfunction indicator lamps are both on.

o/s wiper rubber split on ends.

spare tyre is flat!.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag and malfunction indicator lamps are both on.

o/s wiper rubber split on ends.

spare tyre is flat!.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,629 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2012 57,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Air bag warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,208 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 52,207 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air-bag light on

Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,911 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash -system inoperative

Fail 7 Dec 2009 43,911 miles

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash -system inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,644 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash-system inoperative

Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,871 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 EXZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AR51 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

AR51 EXZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AR51 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 EXZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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