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AO03 HYR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,365 miles

front anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2015 105,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,106 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,674 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 39,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,379 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 HYR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HYR, 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 HYR registered?

AO03 HYR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 HYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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