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AO03 FYZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,508 mi
Last recorded125,508 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 125,508 miles

Rear rear service brake low

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2014 112,276 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 96,443 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust joint

ns front fog lamp lens broken

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to inside edges of front and rear brake discs

Pass 22 May 2013 96,443 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust joint

ns front fog lamp lens broken

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to inside edges of front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 May 2012 87,040 miles

nearside front fog light lens cracked

Fail 21 May 2012 87,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

management light on at time of test

nearside front fog light lens cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 78,447 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside front lower foglight lens is broken

sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sill structure

slight surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 19 May 2010 70,710 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Fail 19 May 2010 70,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres badly perished

centre exhaust box cracked and starting to blow

exhaust downpipe badly corroded and starting to blow

Fail 21 Mar 2009 61,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres badly perished

centre exhaust box cracked and starting to blow

exhaust downpipe badly corroded and starting to blow

Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,459 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 48,458 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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,836 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 42,836 miles

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

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 FYZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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