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NH53 SHJ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 71,347 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,658 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,826 miles

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,529 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 56,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,675 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,674 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,494 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,294 miles

exhaust front downpipe [ cat ] corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,220 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 33,220 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,002 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,225 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,131 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 SHJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

NH53 SHJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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