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BC03 HSU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,946 mi
Last recorded54,946 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HSU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,946 miles

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Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 49,526 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,652 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 28,646 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,420 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,044 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 13,044 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HSU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HSU, 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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What year was BC03 HSU registered?

BC03 HSU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BC03 HSU safe to buy?

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