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YV03 EBJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,436 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 79,436 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,784 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,369 miles

light cracking on o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2012 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

light cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,171 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly ok in rollers

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/f tyre low outside edge

n/s/r tyre perishung not to cordes

rear footbrakes only just good enough

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,361 miles

Front discs surface corroded ok in rollers

Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,361 miles

Front discs surface corroded ok in rollers

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,486 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,486 miles

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

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

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 21 Aug 2008 36,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,770 miles

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)

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 EBJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ registered?

YV03 EBJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YV03 EBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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