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BF51 MPO

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,256 mi
Last recorded63,256 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MPO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,256 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,209 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing access to the seat belt

n/s/f fog light not workig

Fail 27 Nov 2013 58,209 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing access to the seat belt

n/s/f fog light not workig

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 56,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,308 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake travel high but still has reserve

scuffs to alloys

Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,747 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake travel high but still has reserve

scuffs to alloys

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,209 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 MPO is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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