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YS03 RMX

2003 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 RMX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 61,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions cracking on innrer sidewall (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle has some heavy corrosion in places.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,398 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The front number plate has some minor deterioration.

The near side front tyre is showing signs of wear and is perished.

The off side front brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side front wheel outer rim is distorted.

Pass 9 May 2019 49,137 miles

Both front tyres are worn low around the edges of tread.

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

The front number plate is deteriorated.

The near side rear tyre is perished and worn low around the outer edges of the tread.

The off side front brake pipe is showing some corrosion.

Pass 12 May 2018 42,168 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 42,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 40,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 40,424 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 39,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened end bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully check adult belt

Fail 17 May 2016 39,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened end bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully check adult belt

Pass 14 May 2015 37,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2014 35,555 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2013 33,316 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 33,316 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear indicators faded slightly

Pass 10 May 2012 31,718 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 31,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 29,509 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 29,509 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 28,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,011 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 22,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,064 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 RMX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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