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AV51 YLZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,740 mi
Last recorded95,740 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

wiper marks in front windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2017 95,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

wiper marks in front windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,050 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 91,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 86,060 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 79,604 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,420 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

driver side wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,358 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 69,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,792 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,218 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 58,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 54,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,579 miles

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,418 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 YLZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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