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AY53 YWT

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,831 mi
Last recorded73,831 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,831 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,831 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,464 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 24 Sep 2012 63,597 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,479 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,023 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 45,023 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

wipers are getting poor

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,147 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

front crossmember damaged and bent.o/s/f floor pan chassis and subframe damaged and bent

n/s mirror glass smashed

n/s wiper in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2008 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system starting to corrode

front crossmember damaged and bent.o/s/f floor pan chassis and subframe damaged and bent

n/s mirror glass smashed

n/s wiper in poor condition

n/s/f wheel arch spat broken

o/s/f tyre wearing down

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,910 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 18,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,995 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 YWT is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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