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BF03 XEB

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XEB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,021 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,021 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not lock in place (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 47,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,194 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,373 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,258 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,686 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,972 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 6,484 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 XEB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEB, 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 BF03 XEB registered?

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

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