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AX51 EFC

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,159 mi
Last recorded68,159 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EFC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,159 miles

nearside front tyre depth 2mm

offside front tyre depth 2mm

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,142 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 63,142 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,321 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2008 52,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 43,706 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,607 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 33,812 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 33,812 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 EFC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EFC, 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 AX51 EFC registered?

AX51 EFC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AX51 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 EFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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