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AV03 URJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,887 mi
Last recorded100,887 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 100,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,915 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres perrished

Fail 10 Mar 2014 90,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,954 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,160 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,202 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,959 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front brake slight binding

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,246 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,375 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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AV03 URJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV03 URJ, 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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AV03 URJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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