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YY53 MFP

2003 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,757 mi
Last recorded53,757 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MFP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,498 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 41,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,787 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls showing signs of perishing.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,248 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,882 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 14,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,395 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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YY53 MFP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YY53 MFP, 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 YY53 MFP registered?

YY53 MFP is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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