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BHZ 3255

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,941 mi
Last recorded103,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 3255
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,941 miles

front discs corroded on the inside

slight bind on both front wheels

Fail 6 Jan 2011 103,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded on the inside

slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,306 miles

Both the front tyres are getting near the limit for wear on the edges.

Noise from the N/S/F wheel when steering is turned but nothing visible. Advise checking.

Play is near the limit in both the front strut top mountings.

Sections under the bonnet are starting to corrode.

Slight noise from the N/S/R wheel bearing.

Slight warp and imbalance in the front brakes.

The N/S/F windscreen washer requires slight adjustment.

The O/S/F wheel has a slight bash on the inner and outer rim.

The air-bag light is staying on.

The front inner brake discs are starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 96,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both the front tyres are getting near the limit for wear on the edges.

Noise from the N/S/F wheel when steering is turned but nothing visible. Advise checking.

Play is near the limit in both the front strut top mountings.

Sections under the bonnet are starting to corrode.

Slight noise from the N/S/R wheel bearing.

Slight warp and imbalance in the front brakes.

The N/S/F windscreen washer requires slight adjustment.

The O/S/F wheel has a slight bash on the inner and outer rim.

The air-bag light is staying on.

The front inner brake discs are starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,920 miles

Slight blow from the front exhaust section but nothing visible. Advise closer inspection!

Slight play in both the front strut top mountings.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 88,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight blow from the front exhaust section but nothing visible. Advise closer inspection!

Slight play in both the front strut top mountings.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 78,802 miles

N/S/F washer needs slight adjustment.

Slight play in the N/S/R wheel.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs are wearing.

N/S/F washer needs slight adjustment.

Slight play in the N/S/R wheel.

Slight warp in the front brakes.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 69,738 miles

blow from exhaust

slight play from os top front shock shock absorber mounting

Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,701 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

blow from exhaust

ns rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,024 miles

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

off side rear tail lamp lense slightly cracked

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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BHZ 3255 is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHZ 3255, 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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BHZ 3255 is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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