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AX03 XAT

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,100 mi
Last recorded115,100 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 115,100 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine breather missing

Pass 25 Jun 2016 94,181 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,829 miles

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

passenger seat swob insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 59,423 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 59,418 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,213 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 56,212 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,252 miles

possible off side front brake sticking

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,830 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 22,830 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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 XAT 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 73.3%.

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 AX03 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

AX03 XAT is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is AX03 XAT safe to buy?

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