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AV51 ENC

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,498 mi
Last recorded100,498 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ENC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,498 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 100,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,471 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 94,469 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,990 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2012 77,990 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,962 miles

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

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

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

drivers door damaged

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s headlight stone chipped

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,272 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedel rubber missing

off side has damage

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,081 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2008 51,044 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,713 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 46,709 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,179 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 39,179 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ENC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV51 ENC, 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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AV51 ENC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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