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AX52 LVH

2003 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,368 mi
Last recorded80,368 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LVH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,368 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 80,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,274 miles

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

nearside front driveshaft oil seal slight leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2013 74,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front driveshaft oil seal slight leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2012 72,163 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 72,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,086 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Dec 2011 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,020 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Dec 2010 64,019 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

side movement in handbrake lever / mounting

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,707 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 59,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,897 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,519 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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AX52 LVH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AX52 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

AX52 LVH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AX52 LVH safe to buy?

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