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HS53 KZO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,563 mi
Last recorded98,563 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 KZO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 98,563 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 92,802 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 19 May 2017 92,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2016 83,307 miles

N/S BODY DAMAGED

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,347 miles

Auxillery belt intermittently noisy

Both rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders of tread & both tyres perished. DOT codes 3510 = tyres manufactured in Sept 2010

Brake pedal slightly spongy on application

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,309 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Auxillery belt intermittently noisy

Both rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders of tread & both tyres perished. DOT codes 3510 = tyres manufactured in Sept 2010

Brake pedal slightly spongy on application

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,713 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 64,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre perrished on the outter edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,867 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 51,867 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 50,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,894 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,663 miles

both rear tyres craked and perrished

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,707 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 32,880 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,880 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,858 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 32,858 miles

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

handbrake lever feels insecure but unable to see any faults

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,502 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 23,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HS53 KZO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HS53 KZO, 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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HS53 KZO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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