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BF51 FZK

2001 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,705 mi
Last recorded81,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FZK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box too centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 81,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box too centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,784 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,048 miles

Centre to rear exhaust silencer joint has corrosion on centre section

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,048 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre to rear exhaust silencer joint has corrosion on centre section

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,366 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,569 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 61,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,045 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,045 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 55,595 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre, unrepairable

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,418 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 52,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,827 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,318 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 30,318 miles

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

Offside 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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BF51 FZK is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

BF51 FZK is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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