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AV53 ZZW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,747 mi
Last recorded80,747 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZZW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 72,524 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 72,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,260 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,794 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,366 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking.

small scratches on offside front windscreen.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 39,366 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

nearside front tyre cut round sidewall but not deep enought to see cordes.

small scratches on offside front windscreen.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 28,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,206 miles

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

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 ZZW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

AV53 ZZW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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