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BF03 YVP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,918 mi
Last recorded74,918 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,918 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 71,638 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure at filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,069 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around lambda sensor (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded in places

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,871 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around lambda sensor (7.1.2)

brake pedal has travel

exhaust system corroded in places

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 58,669 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,737 miles

Both front tyres perished/starting to crack

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front tyres perished/starting to crack

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,369 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,737 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,078 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,072 miles

eletric window drivers inop

Fail 4 Jul 2008 39,072 miles

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

eletric window drivers inop

Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,818 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 YVP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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