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AX53 CUJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 CUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 77,486 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,272 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 62,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on dash

Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,130 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,827 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slightly blown

Fail 27 Sep 2012 49,827 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slightly blown

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,800 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2011 49,800 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,224 miles

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

n/s/f inner c/v joint leaking grease

n/s/r tyre cracked and pesished

o/s/f inner c/v joint leaking grease

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner c/v joint leaking grease

n/s/r tyre cracked and pesished

o/s/f inner c/v joint leaking grease

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,859 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,035 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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AX53 CUJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CUJ, 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 CUJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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