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BF53 HKD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,419 mi
Last recorded113,419 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HKD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 113,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 96,586 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 96,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

poor beam image on both front headlights

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,799 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 76,463 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,563 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 63,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,972 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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BF53 HKD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF53 HKD, 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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BF53 HKD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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