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BG03 WDE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,992 mi
Last recorded97,992 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WDE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,992 miles

front tyres wearing edges

slight play in both rackends

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,962 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2023 91,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,792 miles

slight play in rackends

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,244 miles

rear indicator bulbs are turning white

slight movement in both track rod ends

slight movement in the rackends

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,927 miles

Central Front Upper Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,927 miles

Central Front Upper Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 70,143 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 17 Mar 2018 70,143 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubber broken

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Advise offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,180 miles

Central Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Advise offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,689 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 17 Mar 2015 62,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,602 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,680 miles

Offside & nearside tyres starting to split on outter side walls

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,902 miles

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

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 WDE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WDE, 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 WDE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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