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BC03 HRM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,853 mi
Last recorded95,853 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HRM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 93,870 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,047 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 92,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,544 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,302 miles

Central exhaust rubber mount missing

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2016 72,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,411 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,307 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,797 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,171 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,171 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front calipers damp

offside front brake binding slightly

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,864 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 43,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,696 miles

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

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

Oil leak

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2007 27,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,787 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 23,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 HRM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BC03 HRM, 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 HRM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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