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YT03 DXP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,552 mi
Last recorded96,552 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,552 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

Fail 10 Apr 2019 96,547 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres worn on outer edges

slight exhaust leak rear silencer

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn/corroded, both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 90,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn/corroded, both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,926 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 25,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,901 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,780 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 19,758 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,082 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

spare wheel missing

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 DXP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DXP, 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 DXP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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