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YX53 WUA

2003 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,708 mi
Last recorded83,708 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WUA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,238 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,466 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 42,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,437 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,928 miles

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

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 WUA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YX53 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

YX53 WUA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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