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BF51 NWB

2001 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,327 mi
Last recorded81,327 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NWB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake disc slightly worn surface rust

slight exhaust leak

surface rust front rear of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,769 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,613 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,296 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 54,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,890 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,212 miles

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

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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BF51 NWB is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF51 NWB, 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 BF51 NWB registered?

BF51 NWB is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is BF51 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 NWB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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