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BC03 EKF

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,789 mi
Last recorded107,789 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EKF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 107,789 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has 3mm tread

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside tyre hasd 2.5mm tread

Fail 21 May 2014 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has 3mm tread

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside tyre hasd 2.5mm tread

Pass 9 May 2013 99,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cover sills fitted

Fail 9 May 2013 99,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cover sills fitted

Pass 24 May 2012 90,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor chips to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2011 85,074 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 May 2011 85,074 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2010 75,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,894 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 67,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,749 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside front fog light lens broken

Fail 7 Feb 2008 58,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,466 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 41,465 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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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BC03 EKF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BC03 EKF, 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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BC03 EKF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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