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AX51 EEA

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,790 mi
Last recorded187,790 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 187,790 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

screen chipped

screen marked

Fail 25 Oct 2013 187,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

screen chipped

screen marked

Pass 29 Oct 2012 174,022 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on side wall

oil leak

screen marked

Fail 22 Oct 2012 174,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s rear axle bush wearing

o/s rear tyre wearing on side wall

oil leak

screen marked

Pass 17 Oct 2011 158,079 miles

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

n/s front slight cut on tyre wall

Fail 17 Oct 2011 158,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

n/s front slight cut on tyre wall

Pass 22 Oct 2010 137,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre has cut to side wall cords not exposed

Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,230 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 117,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,275 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 93,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 62,154 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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AX51 EEA is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AX51 EEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX51 EEA registered?

AX51 EEA is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AX51 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 EEA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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