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YU03 AXC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 AXC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 88,391 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,882 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,083 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,392 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 79,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread slightly damaged

Fail 17 May 2013 79,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,743 miles

front pipe leeking a bit

Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,242 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 48,234 miles

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

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

rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,270 miles

rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,611 miles

Both rear discs corroded on braking surface.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,928 miles

Rear discs corroded on braking surface.

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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YU03 AXC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YU03 AXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU03 AXC registered?

YU03 AXC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is YU03 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 AXC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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