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GV04 EXS

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,978 mi
Last recorded48,978 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EXS
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2019 48,978 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure filter and pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,537 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 46,533 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in outer edge of the tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in outer edge of the tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounts starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front brake lightly binding

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,601 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres have slight lumps in inner and outer sidewalls caused by manafacturing process

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,916 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,911 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,073 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 23,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake imbalance 47%

rear silencer outer casing corroded

temporary repair to rear silencer mounting

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,660 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyre side wall cracking

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 11,532 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Both front and O/S/R tyres sidewalls cracking

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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GV04 EXS is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV04 EXS, 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 GV04 EXS registered?

GV04 EXS is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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