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YT03 DVV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,964 mi
Last recorded45,964 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 45,964 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Offside Rear lamp damage

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 45,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Offside Rear lamp damage

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,332 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 45,324 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 45,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer steering rack boots gaiters torn/split insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread edge cut to cords outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone arm ball joint excessive worn lift movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various greased coverd (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn /split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 44,420 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 44,407 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wing (under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,400 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 43,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 43,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 43,036 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,250 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Silencer box corroded and outer layer peeling.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,651 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust Back box Outer Skin corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses

Fail 11 Feb 2016 39,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust Back box Outer Skin corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r Tyre Heavily Perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/s/r Tyre Heavily Perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,650 miles

both rear tyres have cracks visible around tread but no cords visible

Fail 18 Feb 2014 35,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cracks visible around tread but no cords visible

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,698 miles

Exhaust rear box very corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,227 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,629 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 26,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008
Fail 14 Feb 2008

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,447 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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YT03 DVV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT03 DVV, 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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YT03 DVV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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