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HG04 BHJ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,387 mi
Last recorded110,387 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 110,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,446 miles

rear nearside tyre perished

rear offside tyre edge worn

rear offside wheel bearing slightly worn

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,446 miles

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

front offside tyre outer edge worn

rear nearside tyre perished

rear offside wheel bearing slightly worn

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,893 miles

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,893 miles

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

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 66,778 miles

exhaust front pipe becoming corroded and blowing slightly

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished but not exposing cord or ply

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,533 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,533 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,629 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

rear tyres cracking in walls

Fail 5 Aug 2011 50,629 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

rear tyres cracking in walls

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,114 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,248 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filter slighty insecure

osr nsr tyres slighty perished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,058 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 15,938 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,938 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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HG04 BHJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG04 BHJ, 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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HG04 BHJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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