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BG53 MLZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,565 mi
Last recorded15,565 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 15,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,223 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 15,223 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 12,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 9,814 miles

All 4 tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Fail 15 Oct 2013 9,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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 brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All 4 tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,442 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 8,168 miles

Front tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,700 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 7,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,503 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 5,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 4,459 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 MLZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

BG53 MLZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BG53 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 MLZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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