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A17 AVK

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,099 mi
Last recorded106,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AVK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 106,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 106,093 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,712 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,506 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,340 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,743 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,535 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,026 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 62,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

cut n/s/rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,480 miles

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

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)

legal number plates fitted over other plates at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,831 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

cant see brake pads.

rear tyres have slight brake up,

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,831 miles

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

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

cant see brake pads.

rear tyres have slight brake up,

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 38,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,710 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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A17 AVK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A17 AVK, 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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What year was A17 AVK registered?

A17 AVK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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