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BD03 ZKR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,618 mi
Last recorded89,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZKR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,618 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 89,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,327 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S rear tyre scored on inner wall likly to weaked structure

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S rear tyre scored on inner wall likly to weaked structure

Fail 4 Jun 2009 62,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise n/s front outer tyre wall condition

Pass 27 May 2006 32,787 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 32,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

note front wheels only just miss body on turn plates

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 ZKR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZKR, 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 ZKR registered?

BD03 ZKR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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