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HJ04 YCE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,504 mi
Last recorded107,504 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 YCE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 107,416 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat not locking in position (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front metal surport bracket broken, rear rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 91,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,012 miles

Note rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,253 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre has a screw in inner edge,close to unrepairable area

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,747 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding

o/s/r service brake performance low

o/s/r tyre fouling inner lip of rear wheel-arch

Fail 30 Jun 2011 56,747 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding

o/s/r service brake performance low

o/s/r tyre fouling inner lip of rear wheel-arch

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,974 miles

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

front tyres becoming low on tread

Fail 19 Nov 2010 52,818 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres becoming low on tread

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 18 May 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,402 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 12,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,967 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 YCE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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