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AR51 EYK

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,645 mi
Last recorded52,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EYK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 49,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,720 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,694 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 38,694 miles

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

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

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,679 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 34,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,847 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 31,847 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,820 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,759 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 22,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,062 miles

rear no plate slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,063 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

rear no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,621 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 16,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 13,184 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 13,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 EYK is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EYK, 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 EYK registered?

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

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