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BD03 AZW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,491 mi
Last recorded133,491 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AZW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 133,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,626 miles

Offside Front outer cv joint slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 105,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

wiper blades split on the ends

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,864 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,810 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 66,047 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,419 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE BAD SURFACE CRACKS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY CORRODED

Fail 6 Apr 2010 62,419 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE BAD SURFACE CRACKS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY CORRODED

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,087 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 58,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,978 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 43,978 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,225 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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BD03 AZW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD03 AZW, 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 BD03 AZW registered?

BD03 AZW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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