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YW03 KFC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,384 mi
Last recorded47,384 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 KFC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,384 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 47,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,844 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 46,844 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 45,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,506 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,769 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 37,946 miles

Centre Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 34,538 miles

Front and center exhaust corroded

Front brake pads 2/3rds worn

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2014 32,173 miles

Front and center exhaust corroded

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and 3mm tread

Pass 13 May 2013 30,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 26,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 24,122 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 21,378 miles

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

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

front brake pads look 1/2 worn

Pass 11 May 2009 21,378 miles

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

front brake pads look 1/2 worn

Pass 12 May 2008 18,249 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 11 May 2007 15,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,512 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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YW03 KFC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW03 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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