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AJ53 PNV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,995 mi
Last recorded76,995 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PNV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,995 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,848 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust hanger rubber missing but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,848 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust hanger rubber missing but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,764 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 69,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,599 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has small split (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,402 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 53,402 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,414 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,414 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,458 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front seat has slight damage

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,239 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

gearbox area slightly damp

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,365 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 38,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,032 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,697 miles

†Nearside rear light lense broken & taped up, considered passable at time of testing.

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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AJ53 PNV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ53 PNV, 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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AJ53 PNV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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