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BC03 EKX

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,249 mi
Last recorded117,249 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EKX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 117,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 106,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on (will be a fail as of january 2012)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 106,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on (will be a fail as of january 2012)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 106,061 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side wing mirror cover broken

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,142 miles

Drivers seat does not ajust

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,503 miles

all windows tinted

handbrake travel long

Fail 1 Dec 2009 81,464 miles

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

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

all windows tinted

handbrake travel long

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,947 miles

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

both wipers split

light corrosion nearside rear floor and offside rear chassis rail

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,772 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 EKX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKX, 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 EKX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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