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AF53 OBN

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,570 mi
Last recorded57,570 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 57,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,042 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,642 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 OBN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

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

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