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YU52 CXR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,425 mi
Last recorded82,425 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 CXR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 182,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,507 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 69,502 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,961 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,210 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 63,206 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 61,802 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,183 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Fail 8 Feb 2019 60,179 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,248 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both hand brake cables insecure.

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both hand brake cables insecure.

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,313 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,186 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 55,180 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,964 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,844 miles

nearside door mirror damaged and tape repaired

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,282 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,315 miles

front number plate damage

rear number plate damage

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,841 miles

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

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,614 miles

front number plate damage

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2007 24,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,474 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE IN A POOR CONDITION

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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YU52 CXR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YU52 CXR, 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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YU52 CXR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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