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BF51 FZE

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,756 mi
Last recorded61,756 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FZE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,756 miles

Rear tyres age cracked

Pass 10 May 2016 59,794 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded by clamp

some wear in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 May 2015 58,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 57,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 55,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre treads starting to perish & crack

Pass 2 May 2012 53,313 miles

Slight wear in n/s steering arm

Fail 2 May 2012 53,313 miles

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

Slight wear in n/s steering arm

Pass 6 May 2011 51,363 miles

slight noise in o/s/r wheel bearing

some wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 7 May 2010 49,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 46,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,536 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 35,873 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 35,873 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 FZE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FZE, 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 BF51 FZE registered?

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

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