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BK03 JYU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,758 mi
Last recorded106,758 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 106,758 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 106,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 106,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,692 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,854 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,863 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 96,863 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 96,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,963 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,231 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 JYU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JYU, 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 JYU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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