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BG51 ZJN

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,627 mi
Last recorded81,627 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 134,443 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 126,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 113,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,701 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 93,701 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Nov 2006 73,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 56,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,350 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 ZJN is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

BG51 ZJN is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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