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YS03 PTU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 96,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 92,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 78,158 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 May 2017 78,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2016 74,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 74,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 71,022 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2014 67,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 62,642 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 55,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,254 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 40,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,726 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 29,777 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 24,558 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2007 24,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 17,553 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 PTU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

YS03 PTU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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