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AK53 UCO

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,572 mi
Last recorded93,572 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UCO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,572 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Screen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Fail 13 Oct 2016 93,571 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Screen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Fail 1 Oct 2016 93,552 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Main axle bearing on off side (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative Electric power steering not working (2.3.3a)

Steering rack gaiter missing Boot on steering rack (2.2.D.2d)

Drivers seat runners worn

Floor corroded at rear

Front brake discs pitted

Front bulk head corroded under servo

Front near side front anti roll bar mount corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,319 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,319 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,222 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 26 Sep 2012 67,954 miles

N/S/Rear light unit broken

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,682 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)

n/s/r light lense broken

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,252 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,656 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mount slightly deteriorated

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,054 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 28,053 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 21,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front and offside front brakes lightly binding

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 UCO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK53 UCO, 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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AK53 UCO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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