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YY03 BFV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,321 mi
Last recorded88,321 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BFV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 88,321 miles

Corrosion to rear axle beam reaction arms

Evidence of corrosion around rear axle radius arm bearings

Several small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Pass 2 May 2015 87,011 miles

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

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,134 miles

two exhaust puffs at joints

Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

two exhaust puffs at joints

Pass 1 May 2012 67,116 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight movement in front seats

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,476 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f brake caliper sligtly damp no visible leaks

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,260 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 52,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,260 miles

catalyst pipe starting to pin hole around lambda sensor

exhaust slightly fouling body

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,719 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,238 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 40,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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 20 Feb 2006 33,208 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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YY03 BFV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY03 BFV, 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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YY03 BFV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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