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BD03 FWB

2003 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

60,395 mi
Last recorded60,395 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FWB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 60,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 57,968 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,447 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 56,447 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,111 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 51,111 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 95,722 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 50,257 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,370 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 48,370 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,308 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 46,308 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,164 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,164 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack Up

Fail 27 Apr 2016 42,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack Up

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,686 miles

exhaust slightly corroded around front joints

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,175 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,693 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 34,693 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 31,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,432 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 21,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres low on tread and wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,529 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 14,529 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,693 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 FWB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 BD03 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

BD03 FWB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is BD03 FWB safe to buy?

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