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BG03 XGZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,400 mi
Last recorded52,400 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,262 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 43,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner blocking view (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,213 miles

offside front tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,212 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,938 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,684 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 29,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,748 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,046 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 24,046 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 21,212 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 21,212 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 18,380 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 18,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 15,235 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 XGZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGZ, 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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What year was BG03 XGZ registered?

BG03 XGZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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