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AV53 ATX

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,030 mi
Last recorded126,030 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ATX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,030 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres have some wear

some corrosion to front inner wings

Fail 25 Sep 2018 126,030 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres have some wear

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,396 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,392 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,530 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 108,530 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,588 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,588 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,516 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 85,435 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,467 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,647 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,647 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroided on inner surfaces

Fail 3 Sep 2010 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,385 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,498 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AV53 ATX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AV53 ATX, 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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AV53 ATX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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