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DN53 ZXO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,187 mi
Last recorded52,187 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ZXO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,187 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking but not showing cords strong advice

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 52,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking but not showing cords strong advice

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 49,972 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

all brake pipes are greased

Fail 16 Jan 2016 49,972 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

all brake pipes are greased

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,641 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 27,641 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,600 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,920 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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DN53 ZXO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN53 ZXO, 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 DN53 ZXO registered?

DN53 ZXO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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