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BJ03 YTG

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

38,290 mi
Last recorded38,290 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 38,285 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 35,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 35,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 33,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 33,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,138 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 32,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Water (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Apr 2021 32,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 10,251 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 10,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WALL CUTS ADVICE

SPARE TYRE MISSING

Fail 23 Feb 2017 10,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts in teead

Nearside Rear tyre has sligh cuts in tread

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has slight cuts in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2017 10,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts in teead

Nearside Rear tyre has sligh cuts in tread

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has slight cuts in tread

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 YTG is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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

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