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AF53 NZR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,456 mi
Last recorded82,456 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NZR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower carbon filter loose, off side rear underneath car.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower carbon filter loose, off side rear underneath car.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,999 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened has excess play (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one wheel bolt missing of each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT,ON OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened has slight play (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension top bearing faulty.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension top bearing faulty.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,016 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,326 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,129 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,494 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 50,482 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,730 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,694 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,974 miles

rear brake effort low

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 23 Aug 2006 23,974 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake effort low

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AF53 NZR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AF53 NZR, 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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What year was AF53 NZR registered?

AF53 NZR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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