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BG51 UMZ

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,729 mi
Last recorded52,729 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 UMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,729 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,566 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 32,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,834 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 27,759 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,416 miles

rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Pass 6 Dec 2006 18,748 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 11,267 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 UMZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

BG51 UMZ is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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