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BJ53 PDO

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PDO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,405 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split but still effective

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,155 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,828 miles

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

small nail o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,972 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,965 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,172 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 71,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,040 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 65,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,076 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,851 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 PDO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

BJ53 PDO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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