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BD53 CNJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,356 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,435 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 90,435 miles

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 82,960 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,960 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 76,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,650 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,102 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,662 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 50,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

creaking noise from o/s/f brake area when applied.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

number plates starting to fade

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,027 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,919 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,986 miles

BOOT LOCKING MOTOR NOT WORKING

Fail 26 Oct 2006 19,986 miles

BOOT LOCKING MOTOR NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BD53 CNJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BD53 CNJ, 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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What year was BD53 CNJ registered?

BD53 CNJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 CNJ safe to buy?

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