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DU04 YWB

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,248 mi
Last recorded28,248 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 YWB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 28,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Grease) all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 28,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Grease) all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 27,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,128 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Grease around NSF hub

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR,NSR (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 25,991 miles

Steering rack has light misting of oil

Fail 15 Feb 2022 25,991 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has light misting of oil

Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has light misting of oil

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,040 miles

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

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2020 25,040 miles

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

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

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2019 24,237 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 24,235 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,313 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 23,313 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 22,482 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,260 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

stains around brake servo bracket (not brake fluid)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,426 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,529 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 10,422 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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DU04 YWB is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWB, 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 DU04 YWB registered?

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

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