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BF03 OZA

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

101,811 mi
Last recorded101,811 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OZA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,739 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 100,733 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top strut mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,609 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 99,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,843 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted obscuring inspection

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

corrosion under o/s/r wing

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,597 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 91,511 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,752 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Feb 2018 88,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,624 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 85,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not touching screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,374 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,370 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,800 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,967 miles

near side front headlight glass cracked ,,,light image still ok

Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,967 miles

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

near side front headlight glass cracked ,,,light image still ok

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,733 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,735 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 12 Feb 2007 26,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,006 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 OZA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 BF03 OZA, 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 OZA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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