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BF51 PNK

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,147 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 99,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 95,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.2.1 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,443 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 61,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,856 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,916 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs slightly corroded on braking surface

rear tyres beggining to crack between treads

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,177 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres showing signs of cracking.

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

Steering rack has slight leak.

Fail 23 Aug 2011

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

N/S/R brake disc corroded

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres showing signs of cracking.

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

Steering rack has slight leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,587 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,851 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,851 miles

Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,350 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 PNK is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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