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BD51 CVN

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,517 mi
Last recorded47,517 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight leak from drive shaft lip seal

fuel filter insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2018 47,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight leak from drive shaft lip seal

fuel filter insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,060 miles

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

spare tyre U/S

Fail 31 Oct 2017 44,060 miles

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

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

spare tyre U/S

Pass 1 Nov 2016 42,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre U/S

Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,728 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 31,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,263 miles

slight play in both rear axle bearings

Fail 30 Oct 2013 27,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight play in both rear axle bearings

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,274 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,908 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 24,908 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,788 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 CVN is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

BD51 CVN is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is BD51 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 CVN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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