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YT53 LWD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,199 mi
Last recorded78,199 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 LWD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,199 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,613 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to bodywork

front tyres becoming worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,982 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking spliting on side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,178 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s gearbox seal defective

Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,133 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s gearbox seal defective

Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,138 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YT53 LWD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YT53 LWD, 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 YT53 LWD registered?

YT53 LWD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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