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BC03 OZD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OZD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,519 miles

Front brake pads wearing low, Exhaust has minor leak, N/s/f balljoint has slight free play, Comensator valve slightly seized

Fail 23 Aug 2016 86,519 miles

Front brake pads wearing low, Exhaust has minor leak, N/s/f balljoint has slight free play, Comensator valve slightly seized

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,962 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 44,574 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 44,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,457 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 38,457 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,352 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,689 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT THE ENDS

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM UNDER ENGINE

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,170 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 OZD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OZD, 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 OZD registered?

BC03 OZD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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