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HG04 BJF

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,073 mi
Last recorded58,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BJF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,073 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 58,073 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,307 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,983 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 45,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,755 miles

Wipers do not self cancel.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 38,750 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wipers do not self cancel.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,272 miles

Rear tyres heavily perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,270 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres heavily perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,547 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 32,547 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,063 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,059 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,570 miles

Spare tyre defective

light misting of oil on steering rack

nearside front brake disc worn and pitted

offside front and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,564 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

light misting of oil on steering rack

nearside front brake disc worn and pitted

offside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,777 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 16,777 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 12,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear brake efforts slightly uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,201 miles

front & rear brake efforts slightly uneven

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 BJF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJF, 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 HG04 BJF registered?

HG04 BJF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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