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AV51 VKW

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,659 mi
Last recorded57,659 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 57,659 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 57,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 50,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 48,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are perished

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 48,257 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are perished

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 46,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2014 44,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 42,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,860 miles

small slpits in both wiper blades.

Pass 7 May 2011 36,519 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 5 May 2010 32,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,420 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 24,217 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 20,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,969 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 VKW is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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