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YU03 VSD

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,970 mi
Last recorded120,970 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,584 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 120,584 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,182 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2017 117,421 miles

Offside Rear radius arm bearing slight play

oil leaks

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 9 May 2017 117,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,109 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,222 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

slight play in both rear radius arms

Fail 27 Jan 2014 100,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,484 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 79,484 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 75,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,598 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,875 miles

noise from steering when driving but on excessive or slight play/movement was found

oil leak (gearbox)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,875 miles

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)

Fail 26 May 2009 61,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,334 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,334 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,465 miles

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

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 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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