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BF51 VRR

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,995 mi
Last recorded84,995 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 75,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,020 miles

Front brake pads getting very close to limits.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f headlamp has been temp repaired with cable ties.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,020 miles

Front brake pads getting very close to limits.

n/s/f headlamp has been temp repaired with cable ties.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,668 miles

all tyre in poor condition and perished

exhaust rusty

nsr light has condinsation

osf tyre underinflated

rear discs rusty

rear flexi perished

rear pads on limit

rear suspension weak

slight hand brake travel

Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyre in poor condition and perished

exhaust rusty

nsr light has condinsation

osf tyre underinflated

rear discs rusty

rear flexi perished

rear pads on limit

rear suspension weak

slight hand brake travel

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 37,340 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 37,340 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 31,723 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,908 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 VRR is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

BF51 VRR is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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