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YV03 EAP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,679 mi
Last recorded67,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 EAP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,679 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 53,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 47,577 miles

slight cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2011 47,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,099 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,338 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,338 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,787 miles

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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 EAP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YV03 EAP, 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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What year was YV03 EAP registered?

YV03 EAP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is YV03 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 EAP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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