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BG03 FOJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,441 mi
Last recorded64,441 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,393 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 51,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,055 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,472 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,440 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,440 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 14,961 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,961 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,568 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,613 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 FOJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 FOJ registered?

BG03 FOJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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