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BC03 VCJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,755 miles

both rear and side repeaters are going white

engine managment light is on

exhaust is rusty and weak

n/s headlight patern poor

n/s/r tyre is very perished in the tred

Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,754 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

165/70/13t

both rear and side repeaters are going white

engine managment light is on

exhaust is rusty and weak

n/s headlight patern poor

n/s/r tyre is very perished in the tred

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,646 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,646 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,068 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 44,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,815 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,334 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,437 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 VCJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

BC03 VCJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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