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AO03 FZL

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,407 mi
Last recorded115,407 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,407 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 115,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at both ends (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,833 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 113,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 109,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 104,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,893 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 92,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,013 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,741 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,712 miles

Aftermarket foot pedals allows throttle to be applied when using brakes??

Front brake discs in "POOR" condition/rusted, recommend replacement

Noise from nearside rear wheel

Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,712 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Aftermarket foot pedals allows throttle to be applied when using brakes??

Front brake discs in "POOR" condition/rusted, recommend replacement

Noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,834 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 50,834 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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 FZL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

AO03 FZL is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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