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YY03 EJV

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 81,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,274 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 78,274 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 78,041 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,253 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 69,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,202 miles

corrosion above and at sides of rear silencer metal getting weak

o/s/f door mirror loose

Fail 21 Jan 2015 65,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,715 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 64,712 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,160 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,160 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,885 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 28,296 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 28,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,120 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 23,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 14,872 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 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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