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AV04 KVW

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 KVW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 106,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust deterioated

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2015 106,516 miles

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

exhaust deterioated

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,687 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 94,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 82,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,059 miles

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

exhaust rubber broken

n/s wiper blade torn

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 31 Jan 2012 71,059 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber broken

n/s wiper blade torn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,575 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,129 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2010 56,129 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,977 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 50,975 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,420 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,420 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,309 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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AV04 KVW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AV04 KVW, 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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AV04 KVW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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