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YS03 PPZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,587 mi
Last recorded71,587 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 PPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,587 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 'Sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,616 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,904 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,904 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,434 miles

Front brake effictency less normal Front brake discs scored on inner edges

O/s inner drive shaft gaiter starting to split

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,426 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)

Front brake effictency less normal Front brake discs scored on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,091 miles

bonnet secondry catch faulty

Pass 24 May 2013 34,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 22,348 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 22,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,640 miles

advise front tyre wear

advise wipers splitting

Fail 13 Apr 2010 19,639 miles

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

advise front tyre wear

advise wipers splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,358 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,840 miles

front brake disc's

rust around n/s bottom ball joint

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,247 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,504 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 PPZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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