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AV51 YCR

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 98,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear light lens broken

Nearside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Spare wheel in very poor condition not recommended to use

Fail 2 May 2018 98,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear light lens broken

Nearside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Spare wheel in very poor condition not recommended to use

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,658 miles

Both tyres offside in very poor condition due to age related cracking

Front brake disc,s in poor condition due to wear and corrosion

Spare wheel in very poor condition not recommended to use

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both tyres offside in very poor condition due to age related cracking

Front brake disc,s in poor condition due to wear and corrosion

Spare wheel in very poor condition not recommended to use

Pass 5 May 2016 92,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 92,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,470 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 90,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,951 miles

O/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed/damaged.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 87,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed/damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,130 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,130 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2008 56,890 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 56,890 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,774 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 46,022 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 38,809 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 YCR is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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