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35 GRH

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,284 mi
Last recorded35,284 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 GRH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 35,284 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 35,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 34,022 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 34,022 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front discs worn and corroded

Rear near side tyre on 3mm tread

Rear off side tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 8 Nov 2023 32,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 30,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 29,479 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 29,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,625 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 28,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front off side brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,474 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 25,474 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,376 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 17,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Hub/ drum (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,009 miles

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

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Jul 2015 11,009 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 7,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 7,506 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 3,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 86 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,546 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall and tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall and tread

Pass 18 Jul 2009 22,910 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,323 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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35 GRH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 35 GRH, 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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35 GRH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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