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DE04 LTX

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,501 mi
Last recorded32,501 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LTX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 32,501 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,540 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 30,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,648 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 29,648 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 26,855 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,377 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 25,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,927 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 23,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,399 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 22,399 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,992 miles

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,230 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 16,230 miles

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

front offsde brake covered in grease

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,699 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 14,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,998 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,753 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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DE04 LTX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE04 LTX, 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 DE04 LTX registered?

DE04 LTX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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