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HS53 MDJ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 MDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,118 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,247 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,247 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,024 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,024 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,185 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,185 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,559 miles

Long foot brake travel.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,480 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,343 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,847 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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HS53 MDJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HS53 MDJ, 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 HS53 MDJ registered?

HS53 MDJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is HS53 MDJ safe to buy?

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