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AK53 TWC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TWC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 141,312 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 141,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 132,608 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 132,608 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,887 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 113,384 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 113,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,116 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,116 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,537 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,874 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,654 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 55,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,276 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 35,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK53 TWC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AK53 TWC, 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 AK53 TWC registered?

AK53 TWC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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