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YY03 ZJZ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust has a slight blow- passed emmissions

front disks have surface rust on them

o/s/f tyre worn- inner

Pass 1 May 2014 78,840 miles

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

both head light beam paterns slightly flat

clutch peddal rubber missing

off side rear brake effort slightly low

slight blow on front exhaust system

slight play in off side rear suspebtion bushes

Fail 1 May 2014 78,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

both head light beam paterns slightly flat

off side rear brake effort slightly low

slight blow on front exhaust system

slight play in off side rear suspebtion bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,183 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,032 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 50,031 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,440 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 33,440 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,004 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 ZJZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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