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BJ52 SXR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,269 mi
Last recorded83,269 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,269 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 83,268 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,260 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,477 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,474 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 51,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,927 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,999 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 29,996 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SXR 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 BJ52 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

BJ52 SXR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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