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AO03 HXC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HXC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 114,749 miles

Oil leak

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

both front wings have tape on

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,465 miles

offside front wing has tape on

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 112,465 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

offside front wing has tape on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,596 miles

offside front wing has tape on it over jagged edges

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 4 Jul 2012 107,596 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front wing has tape on it over jagged edges

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,988 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 97,988 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,015 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,826 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,983 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 51,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,269 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 HXC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

AO03 HXC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AO03 HXC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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