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BL53 OPO

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,132 mi
Last recorded26,132 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OPO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 26,132 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 25,573 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 25,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Section blow , Whole exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split and perished (center) (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,039 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,794 miles

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

O/S/F tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,542 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 18,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,035 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 15,035 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,804 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 12,442 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 12,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,212 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,974 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 OPO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BL53 OPO, 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 OPO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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