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YY03 RMU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,588 mi
Last recorded72,588 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RMU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 72,588 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,958 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,808 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bearings worn/play

Pass 13 May 2011 26,216 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 26,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 24,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 20,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,975 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 13,975 miles

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

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 RMU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RMU, 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 YY03 RMU registered?

YY03 RMU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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