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AV51 ENP

2001 Citroen Saxo

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,932 mi
Last recorded166,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ENP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2012 166,932 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery may be faulty.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier is not fully tight.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 149,107 miles

Resecure N/S rear hand brake cable. rubbing inside rear wheel

Slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 17 Jan 2011 149,107 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Resecure N/S rear hand brake cable. rubbing inside rear wheel

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,478 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,584 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 86,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,603 miles

Upper Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 69,603 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,869 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 ENP is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV51 ENP, 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 ENP is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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