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BC03 EKL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,722 mi
Last recorded148,722 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 148,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 133,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light indicates fault

battery insecure

engine oil dip stick incomplete

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 May 2012 133,088 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light indicates fault

battery insecure

engine oil dip stick incomplete

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 May 2011 98,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 98,125 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2010 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cuts side wall

Pass 19 May 2010 68,173 miles

rear tyres cuts side wall

Fail 18 May 2009 51,349 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 51,349 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 42,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 35,921 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,921 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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BC03 EKL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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