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BW53 HDY

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,646 mi
Last recorded42,646 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 HDY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,646 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear wheel bearing noisy

off side front tyre very heavly cracking

off side number plate lens missing

play in both front seats

side wall damage to off side front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2013 42,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

play in both front seats

side wall damage to off side front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear wheel bearing noisy

off side front tyre very heavly cracking

off side number plate lens missing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,272 miles

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE LOW

Fail 14 Apr 2012 37,272 miles

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

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE LOW

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

Pass 17 May 2011 33,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 32,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 24,453 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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BW53 HDY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW53 HDY, 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 BW53 HDY registered?

BW53 HDY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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