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BD03 LFW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,937 mi
Last recorded53,937 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 53,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 53,936 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring under car (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,494 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 37,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 34,983 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 34,958 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 34,510 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 34,510 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,268 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 31,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,891 miles

temporary repair to front exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,552 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre tread/sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,268 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 LFW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

BD03 LFW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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