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BK53 YBO

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,783 mi
Last recorded90,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YBO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill guards fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 54,281 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,325 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate border line

Fail 20 Jan 2009 32,381 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate border line

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,732 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 29,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,446 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 YBO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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