MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
corrosion above and at sides of rear silencer metal getting weak
o/s/f door mirror loose
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion above and at sides of rear silencer metal getting weak
o/s/f door mirror loose
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn
How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?
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YY03 EJV 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 55%.
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 YY03 EJV, 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 EJV is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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