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BG03 FPD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FPD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,192 miles

Front exhaust section deteriating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 89,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Damage to nearside front wheel rim

Front exhaust section deteriating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,970 miles

Slight blow front exhaust pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,551 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,517 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers poor

tyres allround getting low

Fail 7 Apr 2014 69,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers poor

tyres allround getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,496 miles

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Fail 8 Apr 2011 48,909 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front tyre worn out on the edges.

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,909 miles

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front tyre worn out on the edges.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,530 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,511 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,037 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 25,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FPD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

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

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