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BC03 VPE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 63,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 63,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,168 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,168 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,617 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs pitted on inner face

Fail 24 Aug 2010 33,544 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs pitted on inner face

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust corroded at join to back box

rear exhaust box corroded

slight tear in o.s.f wiper blade

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,084 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 VPE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc 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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

BC03 VPE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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