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BD51 CHV

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,870 mi
Last recorded133,870 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CHV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 133,870 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 133,870 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 116,332 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks on sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2009 116,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks on sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 103,787 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 103,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 91,531 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 91,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,379 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 85,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CHV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CHV, 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 BD51 CHV registered?

BD51 CHV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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