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AX03 DYP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,411 mi
Last recorded62,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 DYP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 62,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,118 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 47,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,338 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 46,338 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 45,535 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 May 2015 44,158 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,358 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 43,353 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

n/s s/wiper blade splitting

Pass 22 May 2013 41,764 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 May 2013 41,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 May 2012 39,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2012 39,379 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2011 37,117 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2010 34,844 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,844 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 32,605 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 32,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,032 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,717 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 25,610 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F Windscreen wiper split.

Pass 10 May 2006 23,313 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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AX03 DYP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AX03 DYP, 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 AX03 DYP registered?

AX03 DYP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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