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BF03 YVC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,823 mi
Last recorded46,823 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,823 miles

Front windscreen scratched slightly from wiper blades

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel binding slightly when turned by hand

Rear tyres perished and low on tread

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,783 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres perished and low on tread

Front windscreen scratched slightly from wiper blades

Headlamp aim too high already adjusted (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high already adjusted (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel binding slightly when turned by hand

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,170 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 Apr 2015 36,239 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 36,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,667 miles

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

air bag light on dash

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,533 miles

s.r.s. lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,415 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 6,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 4,618 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 YVC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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