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BJ03 WGF

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,345 mi
Last recorded60,345 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,345 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 42,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,660 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,966 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 27,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,458 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 21,453 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,281 miles

minor cosmetic damage n/s/r tyre wall

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,216 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 20,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 19,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 18,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,276 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 15,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,671 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 WGF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver 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 WGF, 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 WGF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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