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AP53 JYV

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JYV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both ns and os (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 96,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both ns and os (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,964 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,964 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 73,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,635 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 62,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished showing cords 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 Mar 2018 57,667 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat has play in the runner

nearside mirror secured by tape

oil residue engine area's

spare tyre defective / hole inner side walls

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to catalyst joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside number plate light missing cover

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 52,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to catalyst joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside number plate light missing cover

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,854 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 44,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 36,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,175 miles

nearside door mirror is loose

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 30 Jan 2014 30,175 miles

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

nearside door mirror is loose

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 21,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,929 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 12,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 5,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 4,593 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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AP53 JYV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 50,150 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 AP53 JYV, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP53 JYV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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