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YY03 BGF

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,419 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,541 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 90,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner cv gaitor split

slight side to side movement in handbrake

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,131 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear radious arm bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,179 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 68,688 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 68,682 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

amp wire and fuse catching ns steering tie bar

Fail 13 Mar 2009 64,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

amp wire and fuse catching ns steering tie bar

Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 55,564 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,503 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,491 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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YY03 BGF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY03 BGF, 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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YY03 BGF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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