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BJ52 SXP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,621 mi
Last recorded89,621 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 SXP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,621 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,829 miles

rear tyres low and starting to perish

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres low and starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filter insicure

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel filter insicure

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 64,149 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,194 miles

Offside front and nearside front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Fail 30 Jan 2009 54,194 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside front and nearside front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,971 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 31,992 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,992 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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BJ52 SXP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ52 SXP, 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 BJ52 SXP registered?

BJ52 SXP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 February 2003.

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