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BK03 EUZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,592 mi
Last recorded152,592 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 152,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front doos stiff to open

Pass 20 Mar 2013 137,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 137,448 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 127,808 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 127,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 118,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,672 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 107,672 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,857 miles

play in osr axle bush

Fail 19 Mar 2009 95,437 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on

exhaust blowing

nsr tyre tread stepping/nail

play in osr axle bush

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,802 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 79,770 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres uneven,play in osr suspension/axle bush,rear brake performance low

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,666 miles

rear tyres uneven,play in osr suspension/axle bush,rear brake performance low

Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,933 miles

play in osr axle bush

rear brake performance low

Fail 20 Mar 2006 45,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

play in osr axle bush

rear brake performance low

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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BK03 EUZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BK03 EUZ, 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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BK03 EUZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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