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BL52 XPX

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,033 mi
Last recorded97,033 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XPX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,559 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 75,265 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,265 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,780 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 67,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,739 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,766 miles

some imbalance on rear brakes 28% bias to n/s

Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 19,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XPX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL52 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

BL52 XPX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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