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YS03 CGX

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,725 mi
Last recorded98,725 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 CGX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,978 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 96,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,839 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/f brake slightly binding

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 19 Nov 2010 924,700 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,896 miles

nearside rear and offside rear footbrake efficiencies low

neearside mirror missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 75,162 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,318 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 58,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

hand brake long travel(but locks out).

service light on(service overdue).

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 CGX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS03 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

YS03 CGX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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