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YU03 PVX

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 PVX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 95,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 91,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 81,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 75,234 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 75,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,330 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 68,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,787 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,522 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,394 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,290 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 40,290 miles

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

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 PVX is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is YU03 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 PVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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