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BJ53 FGP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,525 mi
Last recorded63,525 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

noise from offside front c/v joint on turns

Fail 20 Sep 2014 63,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

noise from offside front c/v joint on turns

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,563 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside and nearside rear tyre,s starting to crack on outer wall,spare tyre no good.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,146 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyre,s starting to crack on outer wall,spare tyre no good.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,073 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 44,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,214 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,094 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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BJ53 FGP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ53 FGP, 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 BJ53 FGP registered?

BJ53 FGP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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