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BJ51 GVT

2001 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,071 mi
Last recorded114,071 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GVT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,071 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 114,071 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,362 miles

no tow bar electric plug fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,616 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 86,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,870 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Mar 2011 74,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,710 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 65,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,757 miles

n s f headlamp loose

Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n s f headlamp loose

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,712 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 49,712 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,956 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 GVT is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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