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AW03 CVR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,329 mi
Last recorded139,329 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 CVR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,329 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

front no plate slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 139,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 132,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 132,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 118,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 111,960 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2011 111,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,391 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,391 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 95,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,510 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 90,510 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 81,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 81,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 57,193 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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AW03 CVR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AW03 CVR, 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 AW03 CVR registered?

AW03 CVR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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