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YY03 ROU

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,201 mi
Last recorded122,201 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ROU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 122,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 118,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 112,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 106,221 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 102,950 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,786 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 92,687 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 76,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,678 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre on limits

Fail 7 Jul 2008 70,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 24 May 2007 60,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 41,790 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 41,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ROU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY03 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

YY03 ROU is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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