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YS03 OJV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,569 mi
Last recorded86,569 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 OJV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 86,569 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 86,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 78,711 miles

Nearside front brake backplates corroded still secure

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 78,711 miles

Nearside front brake backplates corroded still secure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,284 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,106 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure but exhaust still secure

Fail 1 Aug 2013 51,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust bracket insecure but exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,649 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,770 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,503 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 28,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,816 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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YS03 OJV 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 76.5%.

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 YS03 OJV, 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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YS03 OJV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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