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YV03 CWN

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 CWN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 90,300 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within wheelarch (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported loose (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger missing (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,560 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,277 miles

rear number plate is starting to delaminate, front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2013 64,277 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

imbalanced rear hand and foot brake application

off side rear foot brake 50% of near side rear

rear exhaust system mis-aligned

rear number plate is starting to delaminate, front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,850 miles

bonnet stay retainer broken

front brake disc inner faces have corrosion where pads are not fully in contact with discs

near side front lower arm swivel pinch bolt of non standard type

slight imbalance in handbrake application readings

Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet stay retainer broken

front brake disc inner faces have corrosion where pads are not fully in contact with discs

near side front lower arm swivel pinch bolt of non standard type

slight imbalance in handbrake application readings

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,758 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,530 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,885 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,615 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,615 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,954 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 31,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YV03 CWN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YV03 CWN, 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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YV03 CWN is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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