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CF53 ZJY

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,037 mi
Last recorded77,037 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 ZJY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,037 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding

Fail 24 Jan 2018 76,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer inlet pipe split. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front battery loose.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area is corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165 65 14 79 t (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

the drivers front seat lower rail bolts/mounting points are slightly insecure

the spare tyre is badly perished

Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area is corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165 65 14 79 t (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

the drivers front seat lower rail bolts/mounting points are slightly insecure

the nsf wiper and rear wiper are in poor condition

the spare tyre is badly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubber mounting broken

service brake efficiency only just met (51%)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 73,537 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubber mounting broken

service brake efficiency only just met (51%)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mounting split

Fail 6 Feb 2015 68,618 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,168 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,197 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,615 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 45,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 14,415 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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CF53 ZJY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CF53 ZJY, 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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CF53 ZJY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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