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BG51 ZJE

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,583 mi
Last recorded75,583 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZJE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,583 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,571 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,868 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 71,868 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,256 miles

drivers rear tyre

nail in passenger rear tyre

passenger front tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,789 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 58,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,988 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,890 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,505 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,603 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 ZJE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 ZJE registered?

BG51 ZJE is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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