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B5 MFY

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,044 mi
Last recorded56,044 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MFY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,044 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,416 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,411 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,411 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,853 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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B5 MFY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B5 MFY, 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 B5 MFY registered?

B5 MFY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is B5 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 MFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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