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NH53 HWE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HWE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,426 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 80,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 12 Jun 2015 80,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,669 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,921 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2010 51,644 miles

x3 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jun 2010 51,644 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

rear wiper split

x3 nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,805 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

man light on dash

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,798 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 32,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,735 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 HWE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NH53 HWE, 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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NH53 HWE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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