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AO03 FYW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,800 mi
Last recorded86,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FYW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,800 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 84,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 84,321 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (d))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,696 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 80,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,557 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f inner brake pad getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,839 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 57,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,499 miles

center exhaust rubber split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,202 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)

osr tyre perrished

Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,202 miles

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

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)

osr tyre perrished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,322 miles

drivers seat base worn

osr tyre has stone cuts to tread

Fail 4 Mar 2010 38,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

drivers seat base worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,325 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,411 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,361 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 23,361 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,320 miles

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

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 FYW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO03 FYW, 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 AO03 FYW registered?

AO03 FYW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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