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AF53 NZW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,002 mi
Last recorded41,002 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NZW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,999 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,203 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 35,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,593 miles

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Fail 4 Nov 2014 33,593 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2013 31,820 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 31,820 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,611 miles

rear tyre treds cracking [age related]

Fail 31 Oct 2012 30,611 miles

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

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

rear tyre treds cracking [age related]

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,206 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 27,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,925 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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AF53 NZW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue 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 AF53 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF53 NZW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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