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AX53 CUO

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,077 mi
Last recorded65,077 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 65,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,073 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 65,073 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 65,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (pads approx. 3 mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 54,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,072 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,663 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 39,663 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,853 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,831 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,917 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,559 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 18,559 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,809 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,907 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 CUO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX53 CUO, 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 AX53 CUO registered?

AX53 CUO is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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