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AO03 HYC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

134,693 mi
Last recorded134,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HYC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 134,693 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 134,669 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Strut top mount and inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 131,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 131,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 126,726 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill cover fitted o/s

Fail 15 Jun 2013 126,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill cover fitted o/s

Fail 9 Jun 2012 118,478 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 110,682 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front side windows are tinted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 110,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front side windows are tinted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise engine management light on

advise rear tyres deteriating

Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,331 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 86,329 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 64,369 miles

n/s front wing insecure at bottom edge

screw in n/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2008 64,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2008 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Damage to N/S of car.

Engine warning light on.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,858 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow around CAT

O/S handbrake effiency low

Slight play in rear axle beam bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,238 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 30,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HYC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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