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AV51 SOC

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,375 mi
Last recorded133,375 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 SOC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 133,375 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 133,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,155 miles

Offside steering rack end cap missing

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2015 124,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside steering rack end cap missing

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,023 miles

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

Offside steering rack end cap missing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 117,023 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside steering rack end cap missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre low edges

Offside steering rack end cap missing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 109,187 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre low edges

Offside steering rack end cap missing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,927 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,093 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,108 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,108 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 58,538 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,538 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 48,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,166 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 SOC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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