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BD51 OSC

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,552 mi
Last recorded60,552 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OSC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,552 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 60,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Lambda mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 60,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Lambda probe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,205 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 60,205 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,269 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,611 miles

n/s front tyre scrubbing on outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 23,429 miles

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

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 OSC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

BD51 OSC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is BD51 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 OSC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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