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BG53 YVZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,205 mi
Last recorded89,205 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,205 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,249 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 67,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,804 miles

nearside rear tyre slighly cracked

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,777 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 47,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,182 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 43,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,377 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 YVZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

BG53 YVZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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