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BG53 MLN

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MLN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,704 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lower engine rubber mount starting to perish

Fail 21 Dec 2015 76,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lower engine rubber mount starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,214 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,797 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

Fail 9 Jan 2014 52,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,537 miles

Front brake discs rusty and have an imbalance of 18%

Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs rusty and have an imbalance of 18%

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 25,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,364 miles

condensation-o/s/r lamp uint

o/s/front & o/s/rear tyres perished/cracked side walls

Fail 15 Nov 2010 13,364 miles

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

condensation-o/s/r lamp uint

o/s/front & o/s/rear tyres perished/cracked side walls

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 9,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 9,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,868 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 MLN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG53 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

BG53 MLN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is BG53 MLN safe to buy?

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