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BL52 YHK

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,715 mi
Last recorded48,715 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YHK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,715 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 48,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box not suported properiey. (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 40,455 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 40,455 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,252 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2016 31,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted due to damage (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured due to damage (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 28,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,312 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 21 Jan 2012 25,312 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 15 Jan 2011 24,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot full

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,758 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,979 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jan 2006 14,115 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 YHK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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