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AX03 OHV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,290 mi
Last recorded94,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OHV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,290 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inner cv boots repaired

nearside front wiper smearing

Fail 20 Jul 2012 94,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,196 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 82,194 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,709 miles

Front inner arches scuffed (tyres not currently fouling)

Numberplate lights blue in colour

Rear disc's scored

Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,707 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front inner arches scuffed (tyres not currently fouling)

Numberplate lights blue in colour

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

Rear disc's scored

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,210 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 65,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 43,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,620 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 25,613 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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AX03 OHV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

AX03 OHV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is AX03 OHV safe to buy?

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