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AX53 AKK

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,127 mi
Last recorded121,127 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AKK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,127 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 115,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 102,456 miles

exhaust blowing

underside showing sighs of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,901 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyers age cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2011 936,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyers age cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,790 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 60,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,982 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,726 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 23,726 miles

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

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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AX53 AKK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AX53 AKK, 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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AX53 AKK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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