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YS53 MYB

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,435 mi
Last recorded71,435 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 MYB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,435 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,559 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,515 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,334 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,216 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside rear axle beam

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,285 miles

Rear axle on offside, signs of slight wear in offside bearing assembly.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 57,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle on offside, signs of slight wear in offside bearing assembly.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,376 miles

Exhaust mount at centre has a tempory repair.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,908 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 44,908 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,931 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,601 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 18,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YS53 MYB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS53 MYB, 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

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What year was YS53 MYB registered?

YS53 MYB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YS53 MYB safe to buy?

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