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YY52 YDP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,399 mi
Last recorded77,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YDP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise general oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2012 70,274 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in drivers seat

Fail 3 Aug 2011 64,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,663 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

No rubber fitted to brake pedal

Play in offside front wheel bearing

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Whine from engine area

Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,083 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 33,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2006 15,617 miles

N/S WIPERBLADE NOT CLEARING ON THE OUTER HALF INCH OF THE SCREEN

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 YDP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

YY52 YDP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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