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AJ03 XPK

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XPK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,161 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 99,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,048 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 87,048 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 84,858 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel starting to bind slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2011 67,340 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 67,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,780 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,731 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,327 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 19,326 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,326 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 4,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

1.front & rear no plates deteriorating

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,066 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 XPK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XPK, 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 XPK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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