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BF51 VTA

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,454 mi
Last recorded110,454 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 110,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2019 110,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak major ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak major ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2015 80,813 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 80,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,259 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,771 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,739 miles

nearside rear brake low effort reading on brake tester

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2012 48,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear brake low effort reading on brake tester

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,278 miles

nearside front wiper split on end

Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wiper split on end

Pass 18 Aug 2007 36,453 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,006 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 26,822 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 VTA is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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