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BD03 PZJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,586 mi
Last recorded132,586 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 132,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2011 132,301 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm, is slightly deteriorated and has a possible punchure.

offside front tyre also has a possible punchure.

offside front tyre starting to wear low to 3mm and is wearing low on its inner edge. 165-65-r14.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

spare wheel outer rim damaged.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 114,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 96,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,694 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

side play in handbrake lever.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,615 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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BD03 PZJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 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 BD03 PZJ, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD03 PZJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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