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YY53 MXB

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,845 mi
Last recorded46,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perished 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 46,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perished 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 44,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,318 miles

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

both rear tyre walls heavily cracked but not deep enough to reach cords. advise replacement.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 42,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (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)

both rear tyre walls heavily cracked but not deep enough to reach cords. advise replacement.

Pass 17 May 2014 38,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 38,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,431 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 34,106 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,841 miles

front brake discs are corroded on the inside faces.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,104 miles

Front disks coroded and pitted on inside face.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Oct 2010 32,101 miles

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

Front disks coroded and pitted on inside face.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,929 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 29,929 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,528 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 27,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,888 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 MXB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YY53 MXB, 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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YY53 MXB is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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