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YS53 UBG

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UBG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 84,940 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 83,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2019 83,660 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2018 82,075 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2018 82,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished big cracks (4.1.D.1b)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,076 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,317 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,560 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,217 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,009 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,754 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 9,617 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 9,617 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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YS53 UBG is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS53 UBG, 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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What year was YS53 UBG registered?

YS53 UBG is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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