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BL52 YGE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,324 mi
Last recorded89,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,517 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,517 miles

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

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

oil cap missing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,827 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,546 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 70,456 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,311 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,491 miles

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 14 Jan 2009 52,335 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,263 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,723 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 YGE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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