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BG03 LZC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,509 mi
Last recorded51,509 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,509 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 51,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,171 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,498 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has pershing cracks

Fail 10 Jun 2017 39,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has pershing cracks

Pass 24 Jul 2016 35,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2016 35,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,818 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 32,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 29,586 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,875 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,875 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,023 miles

near side front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,088 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 19,088 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,192 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 13,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LZC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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