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GF04 RYZ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,276 mi
Last recorded86,276 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 RYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,276 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,324 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides some (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

steering rack end boot perishing/split

Fail 10 Feb 2020 78,324 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides some (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

steering rack end boot perishing/split

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,436 miles

Front both side coil spring some corrosion

crack in screen

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,947 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 58,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,167 miles

Front coil spring corroded slight both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 50,022 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper blade split

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 May 2015 50,022 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside wiper blade split

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2014 44,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake balance on upper limit

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 40,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 40,806 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 36,896 miles

condensation in nearside rear light unit

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 36,896 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)

condensation in nearside rear light unit

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 32,910 miles

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

front brake balance on upper limit

Fail 7 May 2011 32,910 miles

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

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

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

front brake balance on upper limit

Fail 7 May 2010 27,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 May 2010 27,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 May 2009 22,298 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2008 17,387 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2007 14,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper blade starting to 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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GF04 RYZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF04 RYZ, 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 GF04 RYZ registered?

GF04 RYZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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