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BF51 MKZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,279 mi
Last recorded153,279 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 153,279 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn inner edge

Rear exhaust loose at join to mid & slight blow

Fail 4 Feb 2014 153,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn inner edge

Rear exhaust loose at join to mid & slight blow

Pass 9 Feb 2013 147,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 142,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 132,536 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 118,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,640 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,344 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 98,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front wiper blade torn at end

Pass 10 Nov 2006 81,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

os wiper split but clears sreen

Fail 10 Nov 2006 81,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

os wiper split but clears sreen

Pass 28 Oct 2005 71,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MKZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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