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FN51 GKJ

2006 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,696 mi
Last recorded188,696 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 188,696 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 184,646 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 184,646 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 181,562 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 181,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 177,455 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 177,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 170,300 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 170,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2012 152,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 152,684 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 151,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 148,508 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 148,508 miles

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

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

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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FN51 GKJ is a 2006 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FN51 GKJ, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN51 GKJ is a 2006 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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