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BJ51 GVY

2001 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,369 mi
Last recorded99,369 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GVY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,369 miles

Corrosion within engine bay outside of any prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre beginning to wear on edges

Some play in both rear trailing arm bearings

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion within engine bay outside of any prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre beginning to wear on edges

Some play in both rear trailing arm bearings

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 94,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Oil leak

Vehicle underside and suspension components rusty and corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,366 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,705 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,018 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,767 miles

front springs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,350 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,764 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,764 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,056 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 63,056 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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front foglamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,267 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 56,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,370 miles

fault on indicator switch operation when using the right direction indication-only remedy is renewal.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fault on indicator switch operation when using the right direction indication-only remedy is renewal.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 40,597 miles

advise rear brake perfomance/ imbalance only just making mot requirement.

advise rear light units have water ingress.

advise spare tyre perished /side wall coming apart,not legal to use.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,726 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 22,726 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,577 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,383 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 8,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 GVY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GVY, 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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What year was BJ51 GVY registered?

BJ51 GVY is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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