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NH53 MDE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,954 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,922 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,528 miles

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

drivers seat has slight movement in runners

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

drivers seat has slight movement in runners

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 62,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,129 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,306 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 51,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,607 miles

ADVISE DRIVERS SEAT

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 MDE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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