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AF53 OFO

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,653 mi
Last recorded75,653 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,232 miles

Offside Front track rod end gaiter insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,287 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,164 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

near side rear tyre cracking

front tyres serverly cracked

off side rear tyre serverly cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,416 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,534 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,445 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre in dangerous condition

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,958 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,342 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,890 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 OFO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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