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AV51 YLY

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,623 mi
Last recorded115,623 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YLY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,623 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 115,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,027 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,555 miles

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

checked body up to plastic sill covers

Fail 7 Nov 2006 47,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

checked body up to plastic sill covers

Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,559 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 YLY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLY, 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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What year was AV51 YLY registered?

AV51 YLY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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