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BC53 HJA

2004 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,172 mi
Last recorded121,172 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 HJA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,827 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,112 miles

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

driver`s seat worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,648 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 91,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,973 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,973 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,061 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,307 miles

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

o\s wiper blade torn on ends but still clear screen

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,506 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 HJA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJA, 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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BC53 HJA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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