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AV53 UBZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,418 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency low 16% (minimum required 16%)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 98,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency low 16% (minimum required 16%)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,251 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,878 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 49,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front wiper blades split from ends

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,121 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,989 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 UBZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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