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OV53 NUA

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,538 mi
Last recorded94,538 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NUA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 94,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,307 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,043 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,883 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,004 miles

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,458 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 65,454 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,011 miles

rear exhaust box outter shell deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2013 59,011 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outter shell deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,856 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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OV53 NUA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV53 NUA, 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 OV53 NUA registered?

OV53 NUA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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