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AY03 ZGE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,859 mi
Last recorded95,859 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,277 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,883 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,594 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AY03 ZGE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY03 ZGE, 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 AY03 ZGE registered?

AY03 ZGE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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