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BG51 RZF

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,908 mi
Last recorded49,908 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RZF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,801 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,540 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,540 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2006 26,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 RZF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

BG51 RZF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BG51 RZF safe to buy?

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