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AX52 GTU

2003 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side fronts and both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 48,956 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 45,795 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour left & right (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking also (4.1.E.1)

front & rear exhaust corroded

spare tyre cracking to cords

Fail 18 Dec 2015 43,560 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour left & right (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking also (4.1.E.1)

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

front & rear exhaust corroded

spare tyre cracking to cords

Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre tread has slight cracks on outer shoulder

offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2014 41,044 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre tread has slight cracks on outer shoulder

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,524 miles

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

slight oil in steering rack area

Fail 16 Dec 2013 38,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

slight oil in steering rack area

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,699 miles

battery insecure

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 34,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,001 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,349 miles

small cut in the nearside front tyre outter wall

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,790 miles

small cut in the nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 8,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall, cords not showing

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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AX52 GTU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX52 GTU, 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 AX52 GTU registered?

AX52 GTU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AX52 GTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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