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BK03 HCZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,969 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

drives seat bent

just passed emission test

oil pressure switch weep

Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing near engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

drives seat bent

just passed emission test

oil pressure switch weep

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,070 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 68,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,700 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 63,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 58,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DOWN PIPE LOOSE RETIGHTNED. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,092 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 54,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 47,716 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 44,675 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,490 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 32,487 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,582 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 26,578 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,403 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,693 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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BK03 HCZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

BK03 HCZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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