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AV51 ELU

2001 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,171 mi
Last recorded97,171 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has play in ball joint

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Play in balljoints

Rear tyres perishing

Signs of corrosion in places

Slight play in topmounts

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,927 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,684 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,684 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,771 miles

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)

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

water is in n/s/r lamp

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,643 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,192 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 39,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,464 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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AV51 ELU is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV51 ELU, 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 AV51 ELU registered?

AV51 ELU is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 ELU safe to buy?

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