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BG53 LBL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,010 mi
Last recorded60,010 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LBL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,755 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 52,755 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,505 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 46,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,805 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED, NO WHEELS FOULING THE BODY DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECK.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 31,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED, NO WHEELS FOULING THE BODY DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECK.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 13,476 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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BG53 LBL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG53 LBL, 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 BG53 LBL registered?

BG53 LBL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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