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BW53 LJF

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,578 mi
Last recorded59,578 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 LJF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,578 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 58,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,226 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,428 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 18,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,055 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 13,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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BW53 LJF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 50,150 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 BW53 LJF, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW53 LJF registered?

BW53 LJF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is BW53 LJF safe to buy?

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