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BD51 OUG

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OUG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,228 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,222 miles

exhaust mount broken but still secure

front disks corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,222 miles

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

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)

exhaust mount broken but still secure

front disks corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 58,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,853 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,853 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,151 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

spare tyre missing

Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,795 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 OUG is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

BD51 OUG is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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