MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear indicator operates slightly dim
both sides outer sills have recent welding repairs, cannot be thoroughly inspected as sill covers have been re fitted, ends of repairs can be seen and are firm to inspection methods and covered using under seal
coolant radiator has temporary repair using some form of chemical putty, no leaks found and seems to be a satisfactory repair
Front Registration plate missing in car (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate missing in car (0.1 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety major coolant leak, coolant hose burst on ramp (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear indicator operates slightly dim
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner arch undersealed
Nearside Rear inner arch undersealed
Offside Front inner arch undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing locking pin missing from pad retainer (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling shock absorber (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake lever mountings weak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s rear tyre repaired close to inner edge/sidewall
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s rear tyre has been repaired very close to inner edge/sidewall
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on on dash
nearside rear tyre has a repair to close to the side wall and should have not been repaired
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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BD03 AYZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BD03 AYZ, 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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BD03 AYZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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