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YS03 YYM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,574 mi
Last recorded99,574 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 YYM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 97,227 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,769 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,497 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 92,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,320 miles

Oil leak

nearside body damage

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 89,314 miles

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

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

engine oil leek

nsf and nsr door damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,194 miles

bad engine oil leak

brake pedal travel becoming long

damage to nearside

front coil springs corroded

handbrake high

slight play in driver seat

suspension is creaking/noisey

Fail 14 Jul 2012 82,194 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bad engine oil leak

brake pedal travel becoming long

damage to nearside

front coil springs corroded

handbrake high

slight play in driver seat

Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,644 miles

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

front disc,s worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,644 miles

front disc,s worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,407 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

REAR TYRES PERISHED AND TREAD GETTING LOW

WET AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,091 miles

advise exhaust is corroded at rear

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,244 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,220 miles

NOISE FROM TOP NEARSIDE STRUT MOUNT AREA' NO PLAY OR WEAR DETECTED ,

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,690 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 YYM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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