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BD03 DXH

2003 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DXH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 117,601 miles

Oil leak from gearbox ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 31 May 2016 117,595 miles

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade splitting on ends

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2016 117,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade splitting on ends

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2015 110,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches corroded not in prescribed area

rear tyres deteriorated

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 May 2014 103,498 miles
Fail 4 May 2014 103,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,242 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 91,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 81,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,714 miles

engine service indicator light is on

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 DXH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DXH, 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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BD03 DXH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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