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AK53 WUY

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,753 mi
Last recorded87,753 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

various corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,650 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

various corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,134 miles

both front wipers smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre cut at inner sidewall but not in excess of 25mm

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,248 miles

Gear Box Oil Leak

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 73,248 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Gear Box Oil Leak

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,182 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 68,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,409 miles

Oil leak

both wipers split at ends

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,835 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)

nearside and offside front tyres are slighty perished

Fail 14 Oct 2008 35,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside front tyres are slighty perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,847 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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AK53 WUY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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