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AK03 KRU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KRU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 87,968 miles

Nearside Front noises from suspension? - when driven!

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both sides+wheel angle with weight on! (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres different sizes front to rear!

water inside nearside rearlamp assy!

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,963 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure gaiter/cap/cover (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported nearside mounting missing (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure internals (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front noises from suspension? - when driven!

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved! ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both sides+wheel angle with weight on! (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres different sizes front to rear!

water inside nearside rearlamp assy!

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,365 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

tyres different sizes front to rear!

Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyres different sizes front to rear!

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

headlamp remote reset to check headlamp aims

tyres different sizes front to rear

Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp remote reset to check headlamp aims

tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

different tyre size on front to the rear

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 56,071 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 50,043 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Fail 4 May 2012 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,142 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,816 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 40,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,755 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,538 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,110 miles

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

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 KRU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AK03 KRU, 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 KRU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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