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BK03 VZX

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,342 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tow point (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,011 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 100,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 98,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 89,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 89,173 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front exhaust securing bolt missing but system still supported

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,003 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

one exhaust downpipe to centre bolt loose although exhaust still secure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 62,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,329 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,367 miles

Near and off side rear tyres are perished

Near side rear dust cap missing

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 48,367 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Near and off side rear tyres are perished

Near side rear dust cap missing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 39,992 miles

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,030 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 VZX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

BK03 VZX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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