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AR51 HEV

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,811 mi
Last recorded91,811 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,811 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,954 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear quater trim missing

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

rear exhaust supported with tie raps

Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear quater trim missing

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

rear exhaust supported with tie raps

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,092 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 74,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,952 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,228 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,245 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 HEV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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