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BJ51 DLX

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 DLX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,645 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

engine management lamp iluminated

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2011 89,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management lamp iluminated

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front valance has slight damage

Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front valance has slight damage

Pass 18 Oct 2008 75,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,084 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 68,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 57,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,129 miles

N/S/F tyre is probably illegal as it is devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inside face

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 DLX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BJ51 DLX, 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 DLX is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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