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HK53 UNE

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,168 mi
Last recorded97,168 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UNE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,939 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 94,933 miles

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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

foot brake has slight travel,check brakes for ajustment or repair on next service

Fail 11 Nov 2009 78,028 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 78,028 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,034 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NO SPARE WHEEL CARRIER

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,739 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 54,708 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,109 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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HK53 UNE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK53 UNE, 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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HK53 UNE is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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