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HJ04 SZP

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,671 mi
Last recorded32,671 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 SZP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,671 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount missing at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,280 miles

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

Fail 22 Feb 2019 30,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

slight brake bind n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,197 miles

nearside rear tyre over 10 years old and slightly perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished and over 10yrs old.

Offside Rear Brake may need adjusting.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,679 miles

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

nearside rear tyre split/perishing

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,245 miles

rear ehaust silencer and center section join corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wipers split but clearing screen

nsr tyre perishing

rear exhaust box and join rusty and downpipe

Fail 2 Mar 2012 26,479 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wipers split but clearing screen

nsr tyre perishing

rear exhaust box and join rusty and downpipe

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,249 miles

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

uneven wear to front brake pads

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,603 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 22,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,102 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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HJ04 SZP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ04 SZP, 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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HJ04 SZP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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