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BG53 UZK

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,426 mi
Last recorded65,426 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,247 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,226 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged/kerbed

Fail 17 Jun 2011 49,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged/kerbed

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,403 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,402 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,517 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 30,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,350 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 UZK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red 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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

BG53 UZK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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