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BK03 EYM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,677 mi
Last recorded56,677 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EYM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 56,677 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,225 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 48,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,666 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,124 miles

front discs pitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 39,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 37,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,233 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise - o/s/f and rear tyre treads perished

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s f door hinge worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,508 miles

advise - n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 19 Mar 2007 21,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 EYM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK03 EYM, 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 BK03 EYM registered?

BK03 EYM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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