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BG51 ZHA

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,771 mi
Last recorded50,771 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZHA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,771 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wipers not parking or working on intermittent setting

Fail 4 Feb 2020 50,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak compared to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure fouling nearside rear tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between frontpipe and centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wipers not parking or working on intermittent setting

Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,098 miles

Fuel Filter not Secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 50,097 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fuel Filter not Secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,392 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 45,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall deteriorating (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall deteriorating (4.1.D.1a)

Engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,782 miles

o/s rear foot brake performance low

Fail 19 Oct 2012 36,782 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear foot brake performance low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,986 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 33,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,771 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,170 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 25,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,584 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 22,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 14,895 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 ZHA is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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