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NH53 LYX

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,191 mi
Last recorded91,191 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 LYX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 91,191 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,252 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,359 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 82,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,473 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,724 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,715 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 60,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,011 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,793 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,600 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 LYX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

NH53 LYX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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