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BKZ 6175

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

101,813 mi
Last recorded101,813 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 6175
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 101,813 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 101,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear foot brakes could be better

Fail 19 Mar 2010 101,760 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,399 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Aug 2008 94,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 94,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all rear brake pad springs missing.

offside driveshaft inner boot split.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,433 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/front flexy secured with tie rap

o/s/front floor damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2007 81,433 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/front flexy secured with tie rap

o/s/front floor damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,876 miles

handbrake handle loose

only 1 front fog light working

Fail 1 Aug 2006 72,876 miles

Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

handbrake handle loose

n/s bottom ball gaiter burnt

only 1 front fog light working

Fail 28 Jul 2006 72,875 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front mud flap rubs wheel on full lock

o/s inner wing corroded

spare tyre defective

spot light out

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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BKZ 6175 is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 BKZ 6175, 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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BKZ 6175 is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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