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BD03 LFE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,290 mi
Last recorded62,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,290 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mount in the boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,675 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 51,649 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,684 miles

n/s/rear tyre insidewall cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2015 45,684 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre insidewall cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,082 miles

Oil leak on engine

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 41,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak on engine

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,022 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,016 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,063 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,063 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,087 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,732 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,914 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Jun 2009 21,914 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,367 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 LFE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

BD03 LFE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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