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YY52 XCR

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,678 mi
Last recorded32,678 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 XCR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,805 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 29,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2007 27,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2006 24,694 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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YY52 XCR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY52 XCR, 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 YY52 XCR registered?

YY52 XCR is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is YY52 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 XCR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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