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AF03 MVP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,088 mi
Last recorded122,088 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MVP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Underbody has some areas of general corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2017 122,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured Seat rail fixing (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Underbody has some areas of general corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2016 112,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 112,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,212 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2013

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 80,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,755 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,153 miles

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

front washers not working due too being frozen

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,153 miles

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

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

front washers not working due too being frozen

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,800 miles

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

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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AF03 MVP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF03 MVP, 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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AF03 MVP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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