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BC53 HHY

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 HHY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2019 96,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,225 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,557 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,398 miles

exhaust/cat very weak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust/cat very weak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,198 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 52,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,796 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,963 miles

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

spare tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,552 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 32,552 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 24,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,290 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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BC53 HHY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BC53 HHY, 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 BC53 HHY registered?

BC53 HHY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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