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BL52 FXD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,675 mi
Last recorded91,675 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FXD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,227 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged/worn

Fail 6 Apr 2018 89,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged/worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear sections (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 81,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear sections (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,742 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 76,642 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,740 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exaust rubber split

o/s front wiper split

Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exaust rubber split

o/s front wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,928 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,632 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,632 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,895 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,579 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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BL52 FXD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BL52 FXD, 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 BL52 FXD registered?

BL52 FXD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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