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BD03 LFA

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,596 mi
Last recorded76,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 76,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,077 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,452 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 72,452 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,291 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,760 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box rubber mount split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,148 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,814 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,033 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,287 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,935 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,935 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,678 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 LFA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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