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AJ03 XOY

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,963 mi
Last recorded66,963 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XOY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,963 miles

Exhaust noisy

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat has movement but still secure at time of test

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 66,757 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat has movement but still secure at time of test

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,627 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished

N/S CV joint very noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade has no blade

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 1 May 2015 60,655 miles

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

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)

wipers do not self park

Fail 30 Apr 2015 60,655 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

wipers do not self park

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,781 miles

Washer bottle cap missing. May have been the peice of melted blue pastic we removed from the exhaust manifold/lambda sensor

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,612 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 25 Apr 2013 54,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,392 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,384 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,327 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,476 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,799 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,799 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 20,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,932 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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AJ03 XOY 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 63.2%.

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 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 AJ03 XOY, 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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AJ03 XOY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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