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BF03 OZL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,766 mi
Last recorded45,766 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 45,766 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 43,424 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 43,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,618 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 39,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,568 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 37,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,757 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 33,757 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,035 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear box slightly corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 762 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 2,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 1,887 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 OZL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 OZL registered?

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

Is BF03 OZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 OZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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