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BK53 YCA

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YCA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 70,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under vehicle (6.1.A.1)

unable to complety front pads

Fail 3 Sep 2016 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner flitch (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under vehicle (6.1.A.1)

unable to complety front pads

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,279 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 57,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,200 miles

Offside rear brake poor performance.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,756 miles

All four tyres starting to crack inbetween the tread blocks

Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,756 miles

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

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

All four tyres starting to crack inbetween the tread blocks

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,743 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,743 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,036 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 YCA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

BK53 YCA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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