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BC03 OYW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,191 mi
Last recorded60,191 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,191 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,178 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 58,097 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,303 miles

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

front brakes out of balance

pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Jul 2017 56,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

front brakes out of balance

pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,075 miles

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

front brakes out of balance

pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 54,075 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

front brakes out of balance

pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,096 miles

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

nearside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,145 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Aug 2011 46,145 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 5 Aug 2010 44,704 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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 5 Aug 2010 44,704 miles

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 6 Aug 2009 41,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,839 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,046 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 OYW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OYW, 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 OYW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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