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Citroën Saxo

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,124 cc

LA51 BDEMOT history

LA51 BDE is a gold petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2025
Mileage
62,891 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 BDE was last recorded at 62,891 miles on 30 May 2025, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,690 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
2,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,891 miles
  • 2024 – 62,690 miles
  • 2023 – 62,159 miles
  • 2022 – 60,455 miles
  • 2021 – 59,142 miles
  • 2020 – 58,125 miles
  • 2019 – 56,960 miles
  • 2018 – 54,922 miles
  • 2017 – 53,111 miles
  • 2016 – 50,906 miles
  • 2015 – 49,315 miles
  • 2014 – 47,354 miles
  • 2013 – 43,604 miles
  • 2012 – 41,825 miles
  • 2011 – 39,854 miles
  • 2010 – 37,381 miles
  • 2009 – 33,357 miles
  • 2008 – 29,673 miles
  • 2007 – 26,043 miles
  • 2006 – 20,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail62,891 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Minimal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail62,891 miles (+201)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,891 miles
    Test number
    155792063644
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,690 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    808363874292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass62,159 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,159 miles
    Test number
    832584265658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,455 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    235661147575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,142 miles (+1,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,142 miles
    Test number
    565854666935
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to Ns sill not yet excessive

  6. Pass58,125 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    207844050468
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle structure Ns sill

  7. Pass56,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,960 miles
    Test number
    506231952986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,960 miles (+2,038)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,960 miles
    Test number
    799524350738
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,922 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,922 miles
    Test number
    453556158307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,111 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    477566336487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,906 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,906 miles
    Test number
    996839002860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,315 miles (+1,961)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    796652645107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing on inner edge

  13. Pass47,354 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,354 miles
    Test number
    649880354168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,604 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,604 miles
    Test number
    236923333101
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail43,602 miles (+1,777)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,602 miles
    Test number
    665123023136
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass41,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,825 miles
    Test number
    196809822122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,820 miles (+1,966)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,820 miles
    Test number
    767039622196
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass39,854 miles (+2,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,854 miles
    Test number
    618595821184
    • NoteFront discs worn on inner faces

  19. Pass37,381 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    490026010152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,357 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,357 miles
    Test number
    834468559031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,673 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,673 miles
    Test number
    111509458404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,043 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,043 miles
    Test number
    471230557055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,745 miles
    Test number
    380363456019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BDE

Does LA51 BDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 BDE expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BDE?
The MOT on LA51 BDE expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 BDE done?
LA51 BDE was recorded at 62,891 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
Has LA51 BDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BDE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 BDE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 BDE find?
LA51 BDE failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, and 6 more.

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