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BF51 NXS

2001 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Saxo64,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NXS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,595 miles

Corrosion to exhaust center pipe - silencer joint

Corrosion to underside

Exhaust silencer bobbins deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2017 115,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions D.O.R incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions D.O.R incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Corrosion to exhaust center pipe - silencer joint

Corrosion to underside

Exhaust silencer bobbins deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/F tyre under-inflated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 114,008 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 114,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,988 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear rubbers missing (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both outer cv boots leaking (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2014 96,668 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2013 91,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 91,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,990 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 70,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded.

front exhaust blowing from front pipe.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,143 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,362 miles

centre exhaust pipe catching body

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner edge

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,840 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,674 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 NXS is a 2001 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF51 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

BF51 NXS is a 2001 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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