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BK53 LCE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,944 mi
Last recorded23,944 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 23,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 23,919 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 23,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 23,897 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,781 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 23,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 23,154 miles

Nearside Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2018 22,906 miles

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 19 Oct 2018 22,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cores (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure attached to filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,578 miles

all tyres cracking

corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Oct 2016 22,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 20,559 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 20,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,021 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,764 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 17,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,554 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 16,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,194 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 15,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,536 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,353 miles

nearside front tyre side wall scrubbed

Pass 25 Oct 2006 7,242 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 7,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BK53 LCE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BK53 LCE, 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 BK53 LCE registered?

BK53 LCE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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