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AV51 GWU

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,529 mi
Last recorded103,529 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 103,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,277 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,701 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexi hoses and rear to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexi hoses and rear to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,638 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,281 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 62,281 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 45,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,086 miles

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jan 2012 39,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,585 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,953 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 GWU is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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