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BG51 GDU

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,225 mi
Last recorded61,225 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,225 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 61,207 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 60,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 60,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,709 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,947 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Fail 23 Nov 2019 56,947 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 54,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 54,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 52,492 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 47,772 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,311 miles

slight corrosion on centre + front exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,984 miles

front + centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,508 miles

rear brake pads low + front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2011 37,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,950 miles

centre brake light one bulb not working

front disks slightly worn

n/s/f door check strap - bold missing

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre slightly worn

rear brake pads 2 1/2 to 3000 miles left

rear wiper blade

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,885 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 28,526 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2007 24,430 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,291 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 GDU is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BG51 GDU, 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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BG51 GDU is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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