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BF51 NWS

2001 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,899 mi
Last recorded52,899 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NWS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 52,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 52,899 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,203 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 47,201 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST HOLED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,368 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 45,340 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 44,425 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,216 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 42,210 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,704 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2016 40,704 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2015 39,365 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 Aug 2015 39,365 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,194 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,463 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 36,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,998 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,172 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,456 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 28,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,908 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 14,713 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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BF51 NWS is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

BF51 NWS is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 NWS safe to buy?

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