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BG03 CXL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,632 mi
Last recorded118,632 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,632 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,841 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 116,841 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,166 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,166 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 101,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 95,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 90,347 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 90,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 84,659 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 69,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 61,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,968 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,742 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 44,742 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 37,876 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 29,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 23,124 miles

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

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 CXL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

BG03 CXL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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