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BG53 MPE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,901 mi
Last recorded87,901 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MPE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 87,901 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,078 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,684 miles

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

hand brake travel

oil leaks from engine & gear box

age cracks to n/s/f tyre side walls

Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

hand brake travel

oil leaks from engine & gear box

age cracks to n/s/f tyre side walls

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,945 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 70,945 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,161 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,161 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,153 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 45,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,562 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,140 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 MPE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue 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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

BG53 MPE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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