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BL03 EFR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EFR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 105,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marks on wheel arch from tyre rubbing. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure floor broken . (3.1.3b)

see seperate document

Fail 11 Mar 2017 105,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

see seperate document

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,674 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,473 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 96,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,098 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,604 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit & nail in tread

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres starting to perish outer side walls

Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,604 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit & nail in tread

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres starting to perish outer side walls

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,244 miles

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

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

poss gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,603 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 69,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 54,486 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,350 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 38,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 May 2007 24,579 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 16,480 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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BL03 EFR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BL03 EFR, 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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BL03 EFR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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