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BF51 FYJ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,451 mi
Last recorded105,451 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,451 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,450 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear more on the inner edge

oil leak & dip-stick broken !

Fail 15 Jun 2013 100,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear more on the inner edge

offside front wiper blade starting to perish

oil leak & dip-stick broken !

Pass 2 Jun 2012 93,612 miles

Nearside front inner wing liner missing. Offside front inner wing liner damaged.Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Nearside rear indicator bulb faded.Rear brake pads worn low.Load sensing valve stiff in operation.

Offside rear radius arm bearing badly worn.Lower headlamp trim missing.Nearside front lower door trim loose.Offside front wheel arch trim loose.Battery insecure.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 93,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front inner wing liner missing. Offside front inner wing liner damaged.Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Nearside rear indicator bulb faded.Rear brake pads worn low.Load sensing valve stiff in operation.

Offside rear radius arm bearing badly worn.Lower headlamp trim missing.Nearside front lower door trim loose.Offside front wheel arch trim loose.Battery insecure.

Pass 27 May 2011 79,726 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 79,726 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,977 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,416 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,412 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2007 40,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 34,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 26,689 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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BF51 FYJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF51 FYJ, 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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BF51 FYJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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