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NH53 HXW

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HXW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,478 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 101,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 101,408 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 101,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,107 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,063 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 98,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,514 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 95,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroding

s;light exhaust blow at rear

Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,475 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 77,890 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,955 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,984 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,356 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,779 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 HXW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

NH53 HXW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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The MOT history for NH53 HXW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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