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BW53 HDZ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,299 mi
Last recorded40,299 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 HDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 40,299 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated.

offside & nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,082 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 36,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,868 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 20,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 9,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 3,676 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 1,993 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 HDZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

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

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