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BF51 FZJ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,634 mi
Last recorded92,634 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 92,634 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,812 miles

Rear Brake Discs Pitted And Corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,946 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,963 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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,822 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 60,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The off side rear tyre is wearing low on the inner edge of the tread.

The rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The rear exhaust system silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,564 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Wiper Arm Catching on Bonnet

O/S Headlamp Trim Missing

O/S Reverse Lamp Inop

Rear Wiper Blade Torn

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,797 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 FZJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

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

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