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BG51 CVL

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,412 mi
Last recorded106,412 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CVL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2008 106,412 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 88,415 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 88,255 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,667 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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BG51 CVL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 BG51 CVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG51 CVL?

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What year was BG51 CVL registered?

BG51 CVL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BG51 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 CVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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