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BG03 FRN

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,040 mi
Last recorded119,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 119,040 miles

ECU lamp staying on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Fail 1 Jul 2014 119,040 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,406 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 May 2012 91,029 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)

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

small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen

Pass 2 May 2012 91,029 miles

small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen

Pass 5 May 2011 82,233 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 73,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs wearing thin

headlight adjusters at full adjustment

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2010 73,873 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs wearing thin

headlight adjusters at full adjustment

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2009 63,133 miles

washers weak (poss pump)

Pass 6 May 2008 56,898 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 56,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,331 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,928 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Driver side front tyre close to legal limit.

Driver side head lamp glass broken but not affecting image.

Front tyres scrubbing.

Service light on

Slight exhaust blow on rear joint.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,251 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 FRN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRN, 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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BG03 FRN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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