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BJ03 VGC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,321 mi
Last recorded66,321 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,321 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,316 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,700 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,003 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,217 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2012 40,217 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,734 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2010 28,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,735 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 21,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,153 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,065 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 VGC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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