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BG04 LBJ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,754 mi
Last recorded89,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,247 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 82,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 78,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 75,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,659 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 68,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,710 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,294 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 47,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,893 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 22,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm + cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,109 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm + cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,393 miles

offside front + nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2009 16,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,141 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 10,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,056 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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BG04 LBJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 50,150 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 BG04 LBJ, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG04 LBJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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