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BJ03 PZS

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,894 mi
Last recorded37,894 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 PZS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 37,861 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 36,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,551 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,603 miles

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

Nearside front tyre ageing/cracking

Offside front tyre ageing/cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,902 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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BJ03 PZS is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ03 PZS, 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 BJ03 PZS registered?

BJ03 PZS is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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