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BF51 VRP

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,586 mi
Last recorded67,586 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2010 67,586 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 67,586 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,552 miles

1/ BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE CRACKING †2/ SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM AXLE BUSH

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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