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AV53 AVW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,485 mi
Last recorded51,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AVW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 51,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable fixing broke

Nearside body trim missing

Offside Front drivers door damaged

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,680 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,588 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 24,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,237 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust box corroded./

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,875 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 7,407 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 3,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,334 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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AV53 AVW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red 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 AV53 AVW, 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 AV53 AVW registered?

AV53 AVW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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