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BJ03 VFS

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VFS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 88,623 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 88,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,303 miles

ehaust repair

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ehaust repair

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,682 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 72,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also offside (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 69,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also offside (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 66,817 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,589 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,625 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,134 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,070 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 13,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,929 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 VFS is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ03 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

BJ03 VFS is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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