MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear seats folded away
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
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
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
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cannot test rear seat belts
center exhaust mouting broken
some deteri0ration front number plate
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
center exhaust mouting broken
some deteri0ration front number plate
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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