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BD51 CWE

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,620 mi
Last recorded101,620 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CWE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 101,620 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,037 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 58,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

both rear wheels appear to be leaning in at top advise checking suspension angels? Pin bearings appear to have no play when tested in accordance with MOT standards

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

sideskirts fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to deteriate on outer edges but not yet to excess.But will need replacing soon

water leak at stat housing

Pass 8 Nov 2005 39,402 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CWE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CWE, 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 CWE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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