CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL53 OPP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,783 mi
Last recorded54,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationBL53 OPP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGreen
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

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs and boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 54,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs and boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 51,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 46,935 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,503 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 45,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,833 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 44,832 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch near beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,676 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,094 miles

Bulkhead in engine bay corroded but not failable

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 41,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Bulkhead in engine bay corroded but not failable

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 38,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 35,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,442 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 29,658 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,658 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,990 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,537 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 22,537 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,239 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

BL53 OPP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OPP, 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 BL53 OPP?

You can check the full history of BL53 OPP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL53 OPP registered?

BL53 OPP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is BL53 OPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 OPP shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL53 OPP 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 BL53 OPP. 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.