CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL52 FEK

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,627 mi
Last recorded65,627 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,627 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 65,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 63,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,210 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 62,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,781 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 60,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box at joint ? (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,065 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 57,065 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,207 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside indicator repeater slightly loose

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,981 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,930 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 49,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,581 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,344 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,780 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,856 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,369 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
Full Citroen Saxo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL52 FEK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL52 FEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL52 FEK?

You can check the full history of BL52 FEK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL52 FEK registered?

BL52 FEK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is BL52 FEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 FEK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL52 FEK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL52 FEK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.