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BJ03 YTY

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,912 mi
Last recorded53,912 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YTY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,912 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,622 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,703 miles

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

advised s and g check

front bumper is damaged

front registration plate is starting to get dirty

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,703 miles

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

rear bumper is damaged

front registration plate is starting to get dirty

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

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

advised s and g check

front bumper is damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,055 miles

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

advised s and g check

front bumper is damaged

front reagistration plate is starting to get dirty

rear bumper is damaged

rear registration plate is starting to get dirty

Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,055 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

advised s and g check

front bumper is damaged

front reagistration plate is starting to get dirty

rear bumper is damaged

rear registration plate is starting to get dirty

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,358 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 27,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 23,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,491 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 19,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,752 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 YTY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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