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BG03 AVY

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,361 mi
Last recorded83,361 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 AVY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,361 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,534 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,199 miles

center exhaust rubber broke

cracking to nearside front tyre

slight cracking to offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,534 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 41,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

center exhaust rubber missing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,965 miles

damage to nearside rear inner wheel arch area

damage to panel behind rear bumper

Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,965 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to nearside rear inner wheel arch area

damage to panel behind rear bumper

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,677 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 26,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,569 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,531 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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BG03 AVY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG03 AVY, 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 BG03 AVY registered?

BG03 AVY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BG03 AVY safe to buy?

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