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BV04 VXH

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,307 mi
Last recorded71,307 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VXH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,307 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,844 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 60,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 54,404 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches corroding

rear indicators starting to show white light

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,404 miles

front brake discs worn

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches corroding

rear indicators starting to show white light

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2010 42,888 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,802 miles

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,267 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,350 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 VXH is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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