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FCZ 8909

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,687 mi
Last recorded92,687 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 8909
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,687 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,393 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,459 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 80,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,312 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 76,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 67,707 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light flashing.

Pass 13 May 2009 54,825 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

nsf tyre cut on side

Fail 12 May 2009 54,825 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

nsf tyre cut on side

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,300 miles

nsf tyre side wall damaged not quite down to cords

oil leaks on frount of engine and also ns gear box output oil seal on driveshaft

rear number plate insecure

tax disc to high up screan

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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FCZ 8909 is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCZ 8909, 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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FCZ 8909 is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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