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BJ04 OLY

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

57,303 mi
Last recorded57,303 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 OLY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emmissions affected (6.1.2 (a))

advise both front brake discs condition inside edge

advise both rear service brakes require attention

advise o/s/f tyre /condition

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,805 miles

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

advise- snow tyre fitted to n/s rear wheel

Fail 2 Feb 2022 52,805 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

notes- snow tyre fitted nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 36,558 miles

osr tyre cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2020 36,558 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings but showing signs of corrosion

nsr sill soft

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2018 36,282 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings but showing signs of corrosion

nsf tyre close to legal limit and outer sidewall damage- road wheel is also damaged

nsr sill soft

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit and cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,529 miles

nsf road wheel damaged

nsf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges and has outer sidewall damage

osf tyre close to legal limit

Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,529 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf pads low (3.5.1g)

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

ns and os rear indicators discoloured

nsf road wheel damaged

nsf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges and has outer sidewall damage

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edge and outer sidewall damage

Fail 13 Oct 2014 33,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edge and outer sidewall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,332 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 30,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 27,699 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding front joint

Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,699 miles

exhaust corroding front joint

Fail 23 Mar 2011 25,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,144 miles

brake discs slight wear

brake pads low

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,767 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 12,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BJ04 OLY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJ04 OLY, 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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BJ04 OLY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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