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BL52 YFW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,094 mi
Last recorded50,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YFW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,094 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,094 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,562 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,571 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 28,571 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,219 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 20,493 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,484 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 YFW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

BL52 YFW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is BL52 YFW safe to buy?

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