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BF51 PLJ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

255,855 mi
Last recorded255,855 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 255,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front fog light damaged and not working n/s

Pass 19 Jun 2018 230,210 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front both sides inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet safety catch not working and bonnet prop does not secure..close to battery terminils

Fail 15 Jun 2018 230,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front both sides inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet safety catch not working and bonnet prop does not secure..close to battery terminils

Pass 17 May 2017 202,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion All underneath etc (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 202,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion All underneath etc (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 173,897 miles

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

rear seats folded away

Fail 31 May 2016 173,897 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear seats folded away

Pass 14 Dec 2015 163,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member behind rear bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

all exhaust rubbers are very deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 143,795 miles

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

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

rear seats folded away

Fail 25 Sep 2014 143,795 miles

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

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

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

rear seats folded away

Fail 3 Apr 2013 133,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cannot test rear seat belts

Pass 3 Apr 2013 133,978 miles

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

cannot test rear seat belts

Pass 11 Jan 2012 115,921 miles

center exhaust mouting broken

some deteri0ration front number plate

Fail 11 Jan 2012 115,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust mouting broken

some deteri0ration front number plate

Fail 19 Jul 2010 93,812 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,238 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 65,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,298 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 44,298 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 PLJ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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