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YX03 TYF

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,189 mi
Last recorded80,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 TYF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,189 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 80,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag warning light on

Pass 31 May 2011 73,113 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

air bag lamp remains illuminated

front discs arec worn

Fail 21 May 2011 78,083 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces wearing thin

o/s/r inner tyre wall slight damage

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,714 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,806 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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YX03 TYF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX03 TYF, 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 YX03 TYF registered?

YX03 TYF is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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