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BJ51 BOF

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,166 mi
Last recorded118,166 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BOF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,166 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade beginning to split

wear to o/s front tyre - on limit

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,200 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,223 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,223 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 59,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,381 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Intermittent poor running at idle.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage upper dust cover deteriorated.

Slight front exhaust blow.

Slight movement in parking brake lever mountings.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing.

Windscreen wiper parking mechanism faulty.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to perish & wear down low !

drivers seat locking mechanisum only locking on the one side!

rear brake pads are starting to wear

Fail 27 Oct 2012 51,757 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to perish & wear down low !

rear brake pads are starting to wear

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,323 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 46,323 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

rear compensator valve slightly stiff

Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,691 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 27 Nov 2010 38,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,732 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

front brake discs are lipped with slight corrosion on inner edge

rear brake discs are linned

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,080 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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BJ51 BOF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ51 BOF, 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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BJ51 BOF is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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