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AO03 FZJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,699 mi
Last recorded65,699 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,699 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 65,019 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,471 miles

Advise engine management lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge wearing, 165/65-14. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,349 miles

Engine management light on dash.

Rear brake effort slightly weak.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,120 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)

All four tyres perrished and cracking but not exposing cords

Fail 2 Jul 2014 25,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

All four tyres perrished and cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 9,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,263 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 7,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,716 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 FZJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

AO03 FZJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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