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BG03 XGL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,120 mi
Last recorded85,120 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XGL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 81,450 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,114 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,036 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside bush noise

Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,788 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox D/S seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox D/S seal

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,735 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both side front bumper bracket or mounting body corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc has been over heated. (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 68,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Both side front bumper bracket or mounting body corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc has been over heated. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake grabbing (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,511 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 67,511 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,879 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,261 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,791 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,723 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 56,574 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,469 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,879 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 XGL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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