CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF03 LKL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,568 mi
Last recorded115,568 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LKL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 115,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Door mirror extremely insecure but still providing view to rear.

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 108,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section by mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,183 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 104,183 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 97,218 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 97,218 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 94,596 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2014 90,365 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)

Passenger and drivers sides rear chassis rails surface corroded.

Rear beam axle surface corroded.

Pass 29 May 2013 86,226 miles

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

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

o/s diff seal weeping

rear axle and rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 81,000 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 81,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 78,161 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is perish

Fail 27 May 2011 78,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is perish

Pass 8 May 2010 71,048 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,871 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,871 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,732 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
Full Citroen Saxo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF03 LKL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF03 LKL, 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 AF03 LKL?

You can check the full history of AF03 LKL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF03 LKL registered?

AF03 LKL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AF03 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 LKL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 LKL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF03 LKL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.