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BF03 CBX

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 CBX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Torsion bar bearing rusty and has slight play in rear axle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 107,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Torsion bar bearing rusty and has slight play in rear axle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,677 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,304 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,117 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 94,117 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,643 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,013 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,013 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 83,457 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 76,342 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,324 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,993 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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BF03 CBX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF03 CBX, 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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BF03 CBX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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