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YS03 XFH

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,109 mi
Last recorded80,109 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XFH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 80,109 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 May 2018 80,109 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 May 2017 68,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 68,223 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 61,505 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 61,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 57,995 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracking both

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,989 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 48,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,409 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,344 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,774 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 28,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,222 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,340 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 XFH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFH, 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 XFH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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