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YX53 VAM

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,374 mi
Last recorded76,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,679 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,678 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,362 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,362 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,612 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 61,259 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,790 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,851 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,851 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front inner wing guards not fitted

front brakes just in balance

Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

o/s/f wheel slightly distorted

play in n/s/r axle bearing

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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YX53 VAM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YX53 VAM, 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 YX53 VAM registered?

YX53 VAM is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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