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BG53 ZYM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,884 mi
Last recorded67,884 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 67,884 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 57,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,145 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 54,138 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 51,300 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 51,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,525 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to n/s of vehicle.(no protruding edges at time of test)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 34,525 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to n/s of vehicle.(no protruding edges at time of test)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,111 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,113 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 ZYM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

BG53 ZYM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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