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AO03 FZM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,213 mi
Last recorded83,213 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged DISTORTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 82,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged DISTORTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,027 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 81,027 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,864 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 79,864 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Offside or Nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,834 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil dipstick incomplete (tip broken)

exhaust pipe mounting of non standard construction

Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,256 miles

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

intermediate exhaust mounting of non standard construction

Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,256 miles

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

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

intermediate exhaust mounting of non standard construction

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,394 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,394 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,025 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 43,021 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,534 miles

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

osf seat base slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,479 miles

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

cuts in treads on rear tyres

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,087 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 21,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,947 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,331 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 FZM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

AO03 FZM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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