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BJ03 VTV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VTV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 105,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 97,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air filter housing broken!

cooling fan motor noisy

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,929 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air filter housing broken!

cooling fan motor noisy

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,311 miles

nearside front driveshaft oil seal slightly leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,311 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,099 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs corroded inner side

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,645 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 25,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,855 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 VTV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 VTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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