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BL52 EKD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,772 mi
Last recorded64,772 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 EKD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 64,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 56,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Oil leak on gearbox.

Fail 14 Apr 2021 56,551 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Oil leak on gearbox.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 46,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 46,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,095 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 36,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,440 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 35,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 34,795 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,872 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 33,863 miles

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

rear brakes reqiure service / repair

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,756 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,054 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 15,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,175 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 9,175 miles

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

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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BL52 EKD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BL52 EKD, 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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BL52 EKD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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