MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On Joint Between Centre Pipe And Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached In Inner Arch, Brackets For Bumper Slightly Corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Radius Arm Bearing Has Slight Play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On Joint Between Centre Pipe And Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached In Inner Arch, Brackets For Bumper Slightly Corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Radius Arm Bearing Has Slight Play
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Radius Arm Bearing Has Slight Play
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear radius arm bearing slight play
oil leaks
rear suspension components corroded
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing seat loose (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front fog light inoperative
Offside Rear radius arm bearing slight play
oil leaks
rear suspension components corroded
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system also corroded (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bolt missing from front exhaust clamp
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear, o/s front (3.5.1i)
o/s inner constant velocity joint gaiter split
sill covers fitted
slight corrosion around rear suspension mounts
slight corrosion n/s front floorpan
steering wheel covering loose
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (3.6.E.3)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system also corroded (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bolt missing from front exhaust clamp
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear, o/s front (3.5.1i)
n/s door mirror insecure
o/s inner constant velocity joint gaiter split
sill covers fitted
slight corrosion around rear suspension mounts
steering wheel covering loose
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play in both rear radius arms
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in both rear radius arms
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside front strut top bearing noisey
Engine management light on
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
noise from steering when driving but on excessive or slight play/movement was found
oil leak (gearbox)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
noise from steering when driving but on excessive or slight play/movement was found
oil leak (gearbox)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
exhaust down pipe deteriorated and blowing
nearside front strut tube worn near limit
nearside front tyre near wear limit
offside rear radius arm bearing worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs rusty
rear brake pads close to limit
small cuts in front offside and front nearside tyre outer sidewalls
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YU03 VSD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 YU03 VSD, 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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YU03 VSD is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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