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DU04 HLA

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,134 mi
Last recorded78,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 HLA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 78,134 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hub corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 78,134 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hub corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,832 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers parking aid faulty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads.12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre sidewall/ shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads, 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear spare tyre 22 years old

Fail 18 Jun 2025 77,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers parking aid faulty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads.12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre sidewall/ shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads, 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear spare tyre 22 years old

Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,968 miles

rear tyres 11 years old advise change

spare is 21 years old advise

Fail 20 Jun 2024 75,968 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres 11 years old advise change

spare is 21 years old advise

Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,055 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate is excessively discoloured (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,189 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 67,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,865 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 60,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,410 miles

Offside front wing corroded slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2020 53,394 miles

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

Offside front wing corroded slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,400 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,695 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,695 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,296 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,403 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,949 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 23,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,964 miles

rear wiperblade split

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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DU04 HLA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DU04 HLA, 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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DU04 HLA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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