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BG51 RZU

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RZU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,726 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in o/s/r beam bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,790 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f strut top bearing stiff movement

Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f strut top bearing stiff movement

rear silencer mounting bracket broken off /missing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,580 miles

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

Offside Front 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 RZU is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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