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BL03 XVH

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,233 mi
Last recorded50,233 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,024 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

front brake balance only just passed 27%

wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Sep 2015 45,024 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake balance only just passed 27%

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,264 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 38,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 32,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,336 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,309 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 19,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,003 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2008 3 miles

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

n/s hand brake cable rubbing against n/s rear tyre

spare tyre worn close to min limit

Fail 18 Aug 2008 1 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s hand brake cable rubbing against n/s rear tyre

spare tyre worn close to min limit

Fail 2 Jul 2008 53,112 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

advised. front both side tyres wearing low.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,643 miles

customer advised us knocking noise when turning left nothing found on test

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 XVH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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