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BD51 CHL

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,767 mi
Last recorded157,767 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 157,767 miles

Rear tyres cracking inside edges

Pass 12 Mar 2025 151,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side off vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 149,459 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 148,099 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 146,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 145,829 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 143,525 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 143,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 138,692 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 133,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,299 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 102,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,949 miles

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

Slight play in both front driveshafts

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,823 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,122 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 25,576 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 CHL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BD51 CHL, 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 CHL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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