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BL52 XRK

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,415 mi
Last recorded57,415 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XRK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,660 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 46,670 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Slight play detected in N/S/F steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,861 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre starting to crack on outer wall

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 29,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,564 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,876 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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BL52 XRK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XRK, 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 XRK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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