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BJ53 YFZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,138 mi
Last recorded61,138 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,138 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,136 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 49,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,392 miles

Oil leak

spare tyre deflated

Fail 9 Oct 2009 33,392 miles

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

Oil leak

spare tyre deflated

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,593 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,292 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil noticed leaking from gearbox housing

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 YFZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ53 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 YFZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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