CarVerify

Free Car Check

YU52 CYT

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,225 mi
Last recorded149,225 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 CYT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,225 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 149,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 137,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2022 137,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,268 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 116,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point going under cover sill,unable to fully assess extent of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor to inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point going under cover sill,unable to fully assess extent of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point going under cover sill,unable to fully assess extent of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point going under cover sill,unable to fully assess extent of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated touching bottom of shock absorber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 115,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 108,765 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 108,655 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around the strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL WHEELS MISSING ONE WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,733 miles

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 20 Apr 2017 103,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/15 cracking (4.1.E.1)

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)

under side corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,237 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Both rear tyes showing signs of deteriation

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,237 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Both rear tyes showing signs of deteriation

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,082 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,226 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,412 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,373 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 60,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,221 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 24,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Citroen Saxo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YU52 CYT is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU52 CYT, 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

How do I check the history of YU52 CYT?

You can check the full history of YU52 CYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YU52 CYT registered?

YU52 CYT is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is YU52 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 CYT shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU52 CYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YU52 CYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.