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BD03 FWN

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,699 mi
Last recorded35,699 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FWN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 35,699 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 31,914 miles

Nearside door trim loose

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 31,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside door trim loose

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,776 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 27,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont stay in position (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,468 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking / perishing with age

spare tyre cracking tread area

Pass 3 Aug 2013 15,611 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 15,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,796 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

deep perish cracks on o/s and n/s rear tyres inner and outer edges but not showing cords

Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,120 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,578 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 11,578 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,411 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 FWN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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