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YT03 DWW

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 76,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer mounting bush insecure. (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Engine light on.

Engine oil leaks.

Front brakes imbalanced.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,824 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Jan 2017 73,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,150 miles

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

both rear inner side lights not working

Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,031 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear inner side lights not working

Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,432 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,484 miles

N/S Door mirror damaged.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,424 miles

rear tyres have small side wall cracks

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,620 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,815 miles

wiper blades need attention

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,370 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,911 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 DWW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT03 DWW, 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 DWW is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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