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BG53 LBJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,935 mi
Last recorded55,935 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,935 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,830 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,645 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 48,621 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 48,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,998 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,156 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,629 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,681 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 36,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,047 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,607 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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BG53 LBJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG53 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 23 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG53 LBJ registered?

BG53 LBJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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