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NH53 WZZ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 114,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,202 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 105,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror removed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,786 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER TO MIDDLE PIPE CONNECTION,MIDDLE EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 98,786 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER TO MIDDLE PIPE CONNECTION,MIDDLE EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure SILENCER INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underfloor freshly coated in enderseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underfloor & inner wings (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 89,744 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underfloor freshly coated in enderseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underfloor & inner wings (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,629 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre wall and tread cracking

one rear exhaust split and off one spliting

Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre wall and tread cracking

one rear exhaust split and off one spliting

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres tread cracking heavily

Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,198 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres tread cracking heavily

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s front wiper split

Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,806 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s front wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,628 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,625 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,562 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,718 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 15,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,506 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WZZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WZZ, 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 WZZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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