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BV04 SWX

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,092 mi
Last recorded51,092 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,092 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 51,072 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked broken in half and missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked broken in half and missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wiper blades split at end but clearing screen ok

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit

front anti-roll bar end mounting brackets cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2017 41,964 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit

front anti-roll bar end mounting brackets cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 10 Feb 2016 32,744 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,327 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 23,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,011 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 20,011 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,975 miles

SRS lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 9,906 miles

Air bag warning lamp 'on'

Both front wings damaged slightly

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 9,906 miles

Air bag warning lamp 'on'

Both front wings damaged slightly

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 4,778 miles

nearside front tyre cut

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 3,918 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 3,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 2,655 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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BV04 SWX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV04 SWX, 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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BV04 SWX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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