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BJ51 FHL

2001 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,635 mi
Last recorded112,635 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 FHL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 112,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2012 112,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 107,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 95,603 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 95,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2009 83,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 83,850 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 70,904 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 May 2008 70,894 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2006 39,149 miles

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

off side rear brake effort low

Fail 6 May 2006 39,149 miles

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

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

off side rear brake effort low

Fail 6 May 2006 39,142 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 FHL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FHL, 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 FHL is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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