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BC03 WEV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,506 mi
Last recorded104,506 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 WEV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 104,506 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 104,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 98,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,089 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 92,088 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Fail 25 Nov 2016 85,717 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,618 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,305 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 74,305 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,604 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,541 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 61,540 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,734 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 WEV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WEV, 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 WEV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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