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AK53 WUL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,073 mi
Last recorded65,073 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WUL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 64,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 63,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 62,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 60,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,185 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,335 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 51,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,461 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,007 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,348 miles

grease/oil inside n/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 8,860 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 WUL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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