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AD52 ZXU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,756 mi
Last recorded25,756 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZXU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,756 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,278 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 22,885 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit has water in it.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 22,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip broken. (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep perished cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep perished cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded.

Offside Rear lamp unit has water in it.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,871 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,388 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 11,862 miles

suspect rear silencer baffles could be deterioating as exhaust seems noisey

Fail 11 Feb 2008 11,862 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

suspect rear silencer baffles could be deterioating as exhaust seems noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 7,567 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

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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AD52 ZXU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AD52 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD52 ZXU?

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What year was AD52 ZXU registered?

AD52 ZXU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is AD52 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 ZXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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