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AK03 KPJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,745 miles

foot brake travel

front brake pads low

front tyres 2mm

Fail 1 Oct 2018 106,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

foot brake travel

front brake pads low

front tyres 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,017 miles

chips in screen

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,017 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

chips in screen

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,004 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,218 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,420 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Sep 2014 92,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,025 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,426 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 77,426 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 65,256 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,817 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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AK03 KPJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black 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 AK03 KPJ, 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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AK03 KPJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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