CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ51 BGX

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,563 mi
Last recorded132,563 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BGX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 132,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 123,744 miles

Front wiper arm rubs on bonnet

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 123,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wiper arm rubs on bonnet

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,113 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 113,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,397 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 109,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,191 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 107,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,260 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,259 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,887 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,939 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall has cracks but not showing cord

offside rear tyre sidewall has cracks but not showning cord

Pass 8 Mar 2008 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre sidewall has cracks but not showing cord

offside rear tyre sidewall has cracks but not showning cord

Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,961 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
Full Citroen Saxo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ51 BGX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ51 BGX, 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

How do I check the history of AJ51 BGX?

You can check the full history of AJ51 BGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ51 BGX registered?

AJ51 BGX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AJ51 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 BGX shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ51 BGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ51 BGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.