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BG51 RUC

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RUC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,334 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 88,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 73,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,956 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,398 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,397 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,979 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,709 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,005 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 29,005 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,335 miles

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 15,845 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 RUC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 BG51 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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