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AD53 BFA

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BFA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 114,849 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 114,847 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter hanging loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 114,836 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 141,813 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,951 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wheels incorrect rotation to sidewall instructions

Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight mist of oil on engine

Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,610 miles

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)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs corroded

front wipers split

Fail 23 Jun 2017 80,603 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs corroded

front wipers split

Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,882 miles

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

Offside Front Outer gaiter insecure to the but still prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering ram (2.3.3b)

drivers wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 25 Jun 2016 70,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer gaiter insecure to the but still prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering ram (2.3.3b)

drivers wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

unable to check both rear seats/belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,925 miles

Oil leak

off side rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

unable to check both rear seats/belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

different tyres on front and rear

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,182 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,127 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to nsf and osr seats.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust rubber broken exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

centre exhaust rubber broken exhaust still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,520 miles

Both rear tyres surface c racking.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 46,520 miles

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Both rear tyres surface c racking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,340 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,340 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2008 30,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,213 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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AD53 BFA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AD53 BFA, 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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AD53 BFA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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