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BF51 VRN

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,576 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 85,576 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,729 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,989 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,366 miles

N/S/F door difficulty in openinng and shutting door. (hinge mtg fractured) Door shuts securely

Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,227 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F door difficulty in openinng and shutting door. (hinge mtg fractured) Door shuts securely

Fail 10 Nov 2008 40,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,127 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 35,840 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,020 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 VRN is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRN, 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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What year was BF51 VRN registered?

BF51 VRN is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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