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AX53 HLK

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,442 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear service brake only just met required readings

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,442 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear service brake only just met required readings

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,273 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,793 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 95,772 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,391 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,054 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 90,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,585 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

secondary bonnet catch needs attention

Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,585 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

secondary bonnet catch needs attention

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,736 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 84,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,731 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 81,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside wiper blade deteriating

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,673 miles

alternator belt loose

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,832 miles

nearside front lower suspension swivel boot split

Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,197 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 58,123 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hand brake travels near to stop

Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,172 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,872 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,341 miles

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

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

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 HLK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX53 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

AX53 HLK is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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