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BG53 UZM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,003 mi
Last recorded61,003 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,003 miles

Fuel filter insecure

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 61,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel filter insecure

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,067 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread.

Grease seeping from both outer drive shaft gaiters.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,066 miles

Centre exhaust bracket not fitted to pipe.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 46,066 miles

Centre exhaust bracket not fitted to pipe.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,242 miles

inner steering rack has slight play in inner joints and also a creacking from fromt suspension

n/s and o/s front outer cv boot have grease around them

n/s/r indicators discoloured slightly

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,976 miles

Bothfront tyres badly perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Hub caps fitted.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,325 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewall. Keep a check.

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Rear brake imbalance 31%

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,315 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Sep 2011 40,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,355 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,345 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,579 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 27,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,028 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 UZM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

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

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