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YY52 XDB

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,578 mi
Last recorded43,578 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 XDB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2017 43,578 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2017 43,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,235 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s arms have fine play

rear brake pads look low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,598 miles

front discs worn

winter tyre fitted to offside front

Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,355 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

winter tyre fitted to offside front

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,402 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 XDB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY52 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

YY52 XDB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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