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NH53 DXM

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,076 mi
Last recorded52,076 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 DXM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,076 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 52,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 50,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,814 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,181 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 48,181 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,936 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 45,936 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,423 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,515 miles

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,547 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 30,542 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,465 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 25,266 miles

Front brake disc corroded.

Fail 21 May 2011 25,266 miles

Front brake disc corroded.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 19,070 miles

Dent on nearside front wing.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 19,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Dent on nearside front wing.

Pass 20 May 2009 17,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,566 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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NH53 DXM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NH53 DXM, 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 NH53 DXM registered?

NH53 DXM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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