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YS03 UGM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,161 mi
Last recorded116,161 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 UGM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,161 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,154 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,070 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,549 miles

Brake warning light, Air bag light and E.M.L on.

Low pressure in N/S/R tyre.

N/S/F lower wing and inner arch insecure.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,549 miles

Brake warning light, Air bag light and E.M.L on.

Low pressure in N/S/R tyre.

N/S/F lower wing and inner arch insecure.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2010 84,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2009 74,155 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 53,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,697 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 UGM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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