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BL53 OPE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,252 mi
Last recorded82,252 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OPE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise replacement ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area-behind fuel filler piping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf, osr & nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise replacement ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area-behind fuel filler piping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf, osr & nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,487 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,487 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 70,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,961 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,569 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,566 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,736 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 64,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,952 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,948 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,240 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,869 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 38,220 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 38,220 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,508 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,686 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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BL53 OPE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL53 OPE, 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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BL53 OPE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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