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AK03 XDS

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 109,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut tower (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut tower (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 102,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,975 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,860 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,224 miles

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

Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 77,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,856 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,856 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,230 miles

Backbox corroded

Both Front & N/S/R indicator`s starting too show white light

Front pad`s about 5mm

O/S/F tyre badly cracked and wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2009 63,230 miles

Backbox corroded

Both Front & N/S/R indicator`s starting too show white light

Front pad`s about 5mm

O/S/F tyre badly cracked and wearing inner edge

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,157 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 52,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,294 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 31,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

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 XDS is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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