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BK03 VAE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,291 mi
Last recorded135,291 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 135,291 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 135,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside front inner wing corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

offside front inner wing corroded but not within 30 cm of presribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2015 129,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

nearside front inner wing corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

offside front inner wing corroded but not within 30 cm of presribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,720 miles

offside headlight lens cracked

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 21 Jun 2014 115,708 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside headlight lens cracked

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,047 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet saftey catch stiiff

brake pedal rubber pad missing

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 14 Jun 2013 106,047 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet saftey catch stiiff

brake pedal rubber pad missing

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,354 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

bonnet safty catch stiff

brake pedel anti-slip rubber missing

dip stick broken

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,354 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

bonnet safty catch stiff

brake pedel anti-slip rubber missing

dip stick broken

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,705 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,705 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2010 77,878 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 77,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2009 69,867 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 69,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 60,251 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 60,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,907 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 48,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs poor condition

o/s/rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,244 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 24 Mar 2006 33,244 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn.

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 VAE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VAE, 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 VAE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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