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BG03 XGA

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XGA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,733 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired axle bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired axle bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt perished.

Coolant leak ()

N/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Oil leak.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,829 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides where lower wishbones bolt on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor under the vehicle corroding on box sections

handbrake cables slightly insecure

nearside front anti roll bar top rubber small split

nearside front outer cv boot small split

offside front anti roll bar lower rubber small split

oil leaks around engine

water corrosion around radiator

Fail 30 Jul 2018 101,829 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

handbrake cables slightly insecure

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides where lower wishbones bolt on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor under the vehicle corroding on box sections

nearside front anti roll bar top rubber small split

nearside front outer cv boot small split

offside front anti roll bar lower rubber small split

oil leaks around engine

water corrosion around radiator

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,021 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 99,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,592 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,591 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,648 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,648 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,120 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 87,649 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,815 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall. Engine light on.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,453 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 81,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,869 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 74,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 66,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,113 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 52,113 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 33,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,364 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 XGA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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