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YY03 YUC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,238 mi
Last recorded78,238 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YUC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 71,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 64,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 64,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,710 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,332 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,819 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,612 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls perished

offside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 15,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 15,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,613 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 YUC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUC, 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 YUC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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