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BG51 RZY

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,526 mi
Last recorded100,526 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 100,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced side light not working (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter insecure

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,306 miles

end missing from dipstick

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,300 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

end missing from dipstick

engine leaking oil

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,345 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/f wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

power steering rack damp

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,550 miles

engine has an oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

engine has an oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,927 miles

engine has an oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,926 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine has an oil leak

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,777 miles

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

Oil leak

advise - n/s/r tyre tread perished

Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

advise - n/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,455 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 54,455 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,802 miles

advise - n/s/r and o/s/f tyre treads perished

Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise - n/s/r and o/s/f tyre treads perished

Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,476 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 RZY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RZY, 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 RZY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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