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BF03 VRJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,376 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,375 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust centre pipe rubber mount snapped

Fail 12 Mar 2015 71,625 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust centre pipe rubber mount snapped

Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,593 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,745 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

suspect both rear inner sidelights inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,043 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,043 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,275 miles

n/s/front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

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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BF03 VRJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 VRJ, 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 BF03 VRJ registered?

BF03 VRJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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