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YS03 VHR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,953 mi
Last recorded44,953 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VHR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 28,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,453 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 18,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VHR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS03 VHR?

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What year was YS03 VHR registered?

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

Is YS03 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 VHR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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