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BG51 UMY

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,362 mi
Last recorded69,362 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 69,361 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,871 miles

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

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 UMY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

BG51 UMY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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