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AJ03 XPL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,962 mi
Last recorded140,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XPL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 140,962 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 140,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,942 miles

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

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

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

outter sills cover so corrosion cant be checked

Fail 23 Jun 2014 132,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

outer covers fitted with covers

Pass 15 Jun 2013 126,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on edges

plastic sills fitted

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear underbody corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2013 126,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on edges

plastic sills fitted

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear underbody corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2012 120,788 miles

Advise EML and Airbag light on

Advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Advise rear discs worn thin

Fail 14 Jun 2012 120,788 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise EML and Airbag light on

Advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Advise rear discs worn thin

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 115,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 93,221 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 93,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 81,231 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 81,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 66,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,615 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 49,615 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both fron discs have got rusty edges.

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 XPL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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