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YT03 FCM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and has nails

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2016 84,601 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,487 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

adv engine stablizer mounting bush worn and weaknd by oil

adv rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,485 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

adv engine stablizer mounting bush worn and weaknd by oil

adv rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 666,617 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,174 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades slightly worn/spliting

n/side front seat runners slight play/worn

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/side front seat runners have slight play/worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,873 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 38,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,926 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,926 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,212 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 FCM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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