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YS03 CFN

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,615 mi
Last recorded71,615 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 CFN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 71,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front seat loose

Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,589 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 64,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,311 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 60,311 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,317 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,943 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,799 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,799 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,386 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 48,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,541 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,540 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,472 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 36,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,129 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,256 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number backing distorted but readable

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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YS03 CFN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YS03 CFN, 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 YS03 CFN registered?

YS03 CFN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is YS03 CFN safe to buy?

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