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BG03 WCP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,523 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 80,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam fouling body. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 80,494 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 79,848 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,795 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 74,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 74,795 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 74,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,742 miles

exhaust system becoming heavily corroded in places

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 27 May 2016 58,742 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 19" (8.2.2)

exhaust system becoming heavily corroded in places

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 56,125 miles

centre steering ram rubber boot deteriorated

slight oil missting on steering rack

Fail 20 May 2015 56,125 miles

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

centre steering ram rubber boot deteriorated

slight oil missting on steering rack

Pass 28 May 2014 53,306 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner and outer treads cracks

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracks

Fail 28 May 2014 53,306 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner and outer treads cracks

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracks

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,370 miles

o/s/r tyre heavy outer and inner treads cracks

Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,370 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre heavy outer and inner treads cracks

Pass 31 May 2012 47,446 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filter held in place with a cable tie

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 May 2012 47,446 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filter held in place with a cable tie

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,573 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

offside front lower ball joint rubber split only

slight play in nearside front balljoint and rubber split

Fail 3 Jun 2011 43,570 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and side wall damaged

offside front lower ball joint rubber split only

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in nearside front balljoint and rubber split

spare tyre has large cut in to cords

Pass 28 May 2010 38,422 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2010 38,419 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,971 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 24,968 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,462 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,028 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 WCP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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