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BG03 XGJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,564 mi
Last recorded121,564 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 121,564 miles

engine sump corroded/leaking

severe corrosion near-side front inner wing

Pass 3 May 2016 113,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,030 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 94,506 miles

off-side front inner wing corroded/weak

one centre stop light bulb out

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,275 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 84,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front plastic inner arches loose

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,074 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,072 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 72,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in N/S/F Bottom ball joint/pinch bolt (in play detectors)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,671 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 65,671 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,466 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 XGJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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