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MV04 VPP

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VPP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear box outer skin rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear box outer skin rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,701 miles

Rear box very rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear box very rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,310 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,310 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,818 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,914 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear bumper damaged (still secure and no sharp edges)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 29,914 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear bumper damaged (still secure and no sharp edges)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,879 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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MV04 VPP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MV04 VPP, 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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MV04 VPP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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