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BD03 FVZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,613 mi
Last recorded41,613 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,613 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 37,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,729 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 28,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,340 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all tyre sidewalls getting perished

Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,524 miles

slight seap from offside front outer cv gaiter

Pass 15 Apr 2006 11,597 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 FVZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

BD03 FVZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BD03 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 FVZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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