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AO03 JMV

2003 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,554 mi
Last recorded121,554 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,554 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 121,554 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,574 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 110,176 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,927 miles

Dip stick is broken preventing oil level check

n/s head lamp aim high ,adjustment made

n/s rear tyre has a screw in tread

o/s handbrake cable unsupported , fitted back in clip

o/s head lamp aim low , adjustment made.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 98,927 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Dip stick is broken preventing oil level check

n/s head lamp aim high ,adjustment made

n/s rear tyre has a screw in tread

o/s handbrake cable unsupported , fitted back in clip

o/s head lamp aim low , adjustment made.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 86,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,978 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 58,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,261 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,907 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,192 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 29,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 JMV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

AO03 JMV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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