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BD51 KCC

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 KCC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 86,682 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 82,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,602 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,565 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel touching anti rollbar link on full left hand lock with wheels hanging (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Centre exhaust system has rattle from inside pipe

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,722 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 73,702 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,950 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,398 miles

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

both front wipers are split

Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,398 miles

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

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front wipers are split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,713 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 45,709 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,177 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/front steering arm has been fouling p.a.s pipe

oil leak from gearbox

surface corrosion around rear chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2010 43,177 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/front steering arm has been fouling p.a.s pipe

oil leak from gearbox

surface corrosion around rear chassis

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,394 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED SLIGHT BLOW.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR TEMPORARY REPAIR.

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA.

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION.

VEHICLE LOWERED.

OFFSIDE ROOF SECTION ABOVE DOOR APP TEMP (TAPE) REPAIR UNABLE TO ASSES DAMAGE CORROSION FINGER THUMB PRESSURE FEELS OK.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED SLIGHT BLOW.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR TEMPORARY REPAIR.

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA.

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION.

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

VEHICLE LOWERED.

OFFSIDE ROOF SECTION ABOVE DOOR APP TEMP (TAPE) REPAIR UNABLE TO ASSES DAMAGE CORROSION FINGER THUMB PRESSURE FEELS OK.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

vibration through car

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,982 miles

suspenion lowerd tyres close body

Fail 8 Dec 2007 26,968 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

suspenion lowerd tyres close body

Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,030 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 KCC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,360cc 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 KCC, 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 KCC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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