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A5 WGP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

83,993 mi
Last recorded83,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WGP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 83,993 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 83,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,445 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded near jacking points, sill covers fitted obscuring inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 83,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded near jacking points, sill covers fitted obscuring inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 82,966 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vin number barely legible

Fail 16 May 2022 82,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vin number barely legible

Pass 25 May 2021 82,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2021 82,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 82,324 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2020 82,324 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 81,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 81,774 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 81,091 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 81,090 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 80,389 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2017 80,389 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal to steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 78,094 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2015 78,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 75,997 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 72,909 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2013 72,861 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 70,178 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 70,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2011 65,547 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 65,536 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 May 2010 66,251 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 52,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 52,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 45,487 miles

Advise on splits in rubber of offside wiper

Pass 25 May 2007 36,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,891 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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A5 WGP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 A5 WGP, 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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A5 WGP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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