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YV03 WJY

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,383 mi
Last recorded150,383 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 WJY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 150,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal travels a long way before brakes applied.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 139,133 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 139,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,840 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,593 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 23,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,432 miles

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 WJY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJY, 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

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What year was YV03 WJY registered?

YV03 WJY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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