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YW03 FFV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,007 mi
Last recorded91,007 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FFV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,007 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear cross member in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,350 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 87,346 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adv exhaust rubber hangger broke

adv rear exhaust corroded

adv rear floor both

Fail 23 Nov 2015 83,820 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adv exhaust rubber hangger broke

adv rear exhaust corroded

adv rear floor both

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,634 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,900 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,515 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhausts corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,417 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2010 37,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2010 37,316 miles

rear blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,292 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 29,292 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,251 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,573 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,236 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 17,231 miles

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

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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YW03 FFV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YW03 FFV, 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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YW03 FFV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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