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YS03 YYH

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,671 mi
Last recorded60,671 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,624 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

this car has only just passed the service brake test.57%

Fail 11 May 2013 58,619 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

this car has only just passed the service brake test.57%

Pass 11 May 2012 56,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 56,536 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system fouling body and axle

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,569 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 49,548 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,326 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 36,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,640 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,639 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 26,314 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)

dipstick broken

front + rear wiper blades split

hand brake cable bracket rubs on body requires adjustment

Fail 31 May 2007 26,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dipstick broken

front + rear wiper blades split

hand brake cable bracket rubs on body requires adjustment

Fail 25 May 2006 17,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 17,718 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 YYH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YYH, 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 YYH is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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