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BG51 GDV

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,934 mi
Last recorded45,934 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GDV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 45,934 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,573 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 40,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 25,084 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 25,081 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filter insecure at nearside rear inner sill (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 15,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 15,931 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 15,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 15,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 15,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 15,892 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 15,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,745 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 15,741 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,616 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,208 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 15,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,955 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 14,198 miles

O/S/R LOWER QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED

ALL TYRESFITTED TO CAR OUTER WALLS CRACKING

FRON T BRAKE PADS [POSS STICKING ]FIRST BRAKE TEST READINGS VERY UNEVEN

FRON T EXHAUST PIPE DAMAGED

Fail 17 Nov 2005 14,198 miles

ALL TYRESFITTED TO CAR OUTER WALLS CRACKING

FRON T BRAKE PADS [POSS STICKING ]FIRST BRAKE TEST READINGS VERY UNEVEN

FRON T EXHAUST PIPE DAMAGED

O/S/R LOWER QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 GDV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDV, 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 BG51 GDV registered?

BG51 GDV is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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