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AK03 TYS

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,386 mi
Last recorded102,386 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TYS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,386 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure upper nut loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,043 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2014 92,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 86,379 miles

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

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 May 2013 86,379 miles

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

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,223 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,929 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,029 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 32,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,438 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 TYS is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TYS, 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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What year was AK03 TYS registered?

AK03 TYS is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 TYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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