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BD03 OKV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,741 mi
Last recorded90,741 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 90,741 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 86,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 74,776 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Inner wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside front shock has slight corrosion

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2019 74,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside wiper blade split

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Inner wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside front shock has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2018 65,349 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 65,342 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,651 miles

all tyre sidewalls showing signs of age

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,850 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,675 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,706 miles

o/s rear light damaged but no light showing from it at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2012 30,355 miles

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST mounting missing , but system still adequately supported.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/front wheel trim missing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,355 miles

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST mounting missing , but system still adequately supported.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/front wheel trim missing

Pass 12 May 2011 29,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Fail 12 May 2011 29,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 4 May 2010 27,850 miles

Bonnet support defective.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 May 2010 27,850 miles

Bonnet support defective.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Apr 2010 27,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet support defective.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,386 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in outer walls

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,674 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 24,674 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,045 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 19,045 miles

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

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 OKV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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