MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine light on
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Sill cover fitted o/s
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
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)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
both front side windows are tinted
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
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
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)
n/s front wing insecure at bottom edge
screw in n/s rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
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)
Rear wiper blade split
Slight blow around CAT
O/S handbrake effiency low
Slight play in rear axle beam bushes
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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