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BD51 FXP

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,243 mi
Last recorded93,243 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 FXP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,243 miles

nearside front door lower plastic trim insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2011 93,195 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

nearside front door lower plastic trim insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 66,797 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,134 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 60,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,411 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 51,362 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting damaged

Offside front lower ball joint locking device inapropiate

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 FXP is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 FXP registered?

BD51 FXP is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is BD51 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 FXP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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