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BK53 OKU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,928 mi
Last recorded133,928 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OKU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 133,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 133,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 133,921 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 133,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 133,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 133,137 miles

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

o/side rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 133,137 miles

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

n/side rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2011 125,201 miles

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

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

slight play in n/side track rod

Fail 15 Dec 2011 125,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/side track rod

Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,495 miles

carck in o/s headlamp unit

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat - visually checked seatbelt only

engine warning light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight corrosion build up around rear exhaust joint

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Fail 4 Dec 2010 106,495 miles

engine warning light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

carck in o/s headlamp unit

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat - visually checked seatbelt only

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight corrosion build up around rear exhaust joint

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,128 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,352 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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BK53 OKU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKU, 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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BK53 OKU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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