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BD51 CVG

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CVG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,390 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,918 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bold from edges

Fail 3 Nov 2015 91,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres bold from edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,367 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,925 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,079 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 81,079 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,705 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,712 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 70,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,633 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,035 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 61,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 CVG is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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