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AY53 YVU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,135 mi
Last recorded111,135 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,135 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides slight top.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides...recommend replace.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily rusted underside...chassis / suspension ....

Pass 20 Oct 2018 108,018 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft gaitor cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2017 106,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 104,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,584 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,817 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 98,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,040 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,040 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,001 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,665 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,248 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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AY53 YVU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY53 YVU, 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 AY53 YVU registered?

AY53 YVU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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