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BHZ 6162

2001 Citroen Saxo

Maroon Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,340 mi
Last recorded81,340 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 6162
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,809 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jul 2009 66,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,460 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 61,460 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,161 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 57,161 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 May 2007 56,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 42,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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 6162 is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Maroon with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 6162, 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 6162 is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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