CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK53 CYW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,434 mi
Last recorded57,434 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CYW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 57,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 46,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 39,428 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 39,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight movement front seats

Fail 12 Nov 2019 37,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight movement front seats

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 28,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,587 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

front tyres cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2015 28,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box rusty

front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,190 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,300 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,354 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,354 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,132 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,132 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,208 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
Full Citroen Saxo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK53 CYW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK53 CYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK53 CYW?

You can check the full history of BK53 CYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK53 CYW registered?

BK53 CYW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BK53 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 CYW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK53 CYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK53 CYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.