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AV53 AVN

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,333 mi
Last recorded87,333 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AVN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,333 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 87,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near lower arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near lower arm rear mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front inner wings and rear inner wings.

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded and holed.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to front inner wings, rear outer sills, o/s/f floor and rear cross member.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 85,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to front inner wings, rear outer sills, o/s/f floor and rear cross member.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to front inner wings.

front tyres cracking between treads.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 82,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to front inner wings.

front tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

areas of corrosion under vehicle but not excessive.

both rear and n/s/f tyres perishing.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush corroding.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & inner wing corroded though (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,258 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,258 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,416 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Centre exhaust corroded.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. Strong Advise. (3.6.B.2c)

Slight front and rear brake imbalance.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 69,416 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)

Centre exhaust corroded.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. Strong Advise. (3.6.B.2c)

Slight front and rear brake imbalance.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,630 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,397 miles

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

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

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

front discs very poor condition

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,250 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AVN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 AVN, 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 AVN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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