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BG03 FTD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,447 mi
Last recorded61,447 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,053 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 57,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear number plates slight detiriorated

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 52,213 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,098 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,098 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,169 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,496 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack.

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 FTD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

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

Is BG03 FTD safe to buy?

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