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BF51 MLK

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

82,803 mi
Last recorded82,803 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MLK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,803 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 82,803 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing end cap (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,937 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,405 miles

All indicator bulbs are pale

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Spare tyre under inflated

Fail 9 Dec 2015 74,405 miles

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All indicator bulbs are pale

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,212 miles

Corrosion around front inner wings

Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion around front inner wings

Fail 4 Dec 2013 61,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,749 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 55,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,862 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 50,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,482 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 39,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,887 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 25,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 17,797 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 17,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MLK is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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