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BD51 AEK

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,288 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 89,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 76,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Manegment Light stays on.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 76,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Manegment Light stays on.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,995 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,870 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 56,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,513 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,512 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 46,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise minor scratching on windscreen not restricting view.

advise nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls scuffed.

advise park brake will require adjustment soon

advise rear exhaust box corroding but secure and not mblowing at present.

advise wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise minor scratching on windscreen not restricting view.

advise nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls scuffed.

advise park brake will require adjustment soon

advise rear exhaust box corroding but secure and not mblowing at present.

advise wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 30,664 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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BD51 AEK is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD51 AEK, 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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BD51 AEK is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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