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AU04 UYF

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,437 mi
Last recorded106,437 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UYF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has free play but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,133 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 93,738 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,594 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 72,560 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,519 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,519 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,150 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

rear foot brake just met requirements

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2018 50,150 miles

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

rear foot brake just met requirements

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,720 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,343 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,947 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 39,947 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,667 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,577 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 31,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,550 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 27,547 miles

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

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

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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AU04 UYF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU04 UYF, 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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What year was AU04 UYF registered?

AU04 UYF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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