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AO03 EWP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,412 mi
Last recorded109,412 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EWP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2023 109,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 109,388 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 107,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch next to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,834 miles

Slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 17 May 2019 98,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 92,120 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 86,973 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 86,973 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 81,419 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 75,689 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 75,689 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 70,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front seat belt twisted

Pass 28 May 2014 70,839 miles

Nearside front seat belt twisted

Fail 30 May 2013 65,492 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 65,492 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,775 miles

Both rear tyres age cracks

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 May 2010 50,205 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked

Fail 27 May 2010 50,204 miles

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

Both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 46,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,961 miles

All tyres signs of age cracks

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,224 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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AO03 EWP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO03 EWP, 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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AO03 EWP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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