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BL53 YPD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rattles

Fail 25 Mar 2013 97,644 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rattles

Fail 4 Mar 2013 97,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

chassis number hard to read

n side head lamp cover cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,790 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight front brake judder

stickers in swept area o/s

Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight front brake judder

stickers in swept area o/s

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,758 miles

audio equipment on parcel shelf not secure

drivers seat base becoming worn

wiring for audio equipment a potential fire hazard due to routing of wiring.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

audio equipment on parcel shelf not secure

drivers seat base becoming worn

o/s/r lamp unit full of water

wiring for audio equipment a potential fire hazard due to routing of wiring.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,516 miles

I.C.E wiring loom not secured or fitted correctly! Possible FIRE RISK! Power lead found to be rubbing against steering rack.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 60,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

I.C.E wiring loom not secured or fitted correctly! Possible FIRE RISK! Power lead found to be rubbing against steering rack.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,217 miles

Knocking noise from front of vehicle (poss driveshaft).

Loose wiring running through vehicle (potential fire hazard).

Fail 27 Oct 2008 43,217 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Knocking noise from front of vehicle (poss driveshaft).

Loose wiring running through vehicle (potential fire hazard).

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,419 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 32,419 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 24,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,122 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 YPD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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