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AF53 OAX

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,419 mi
Last recorded145,419 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2014 145,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 133,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 120,126 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 107,441 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 92,926 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

gearbox oil leak (driveshaft oil seal n/s)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,931 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2006 59,570 miles

front brake discs in poor condtion

front brake pads very low grip

o/s+n/s front tyres close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s rear brake discs scored

rear brake pads getting low grip

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 OAX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

AF53 OAX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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