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NV53 GXZ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 GXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016 99,803 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,598 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 90,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,900 miles

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

Oil leak

battery loose but not insecure

both front tyres perrished

washers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,688 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,542 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,199 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,530 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,530 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,662 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 60,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,730 miles

front discs worn + heavly corroded

front part exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front discs worn + heavly corroded

front part exhaust corroded

o/s/f wheel covered in cv grease

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,157 miles

Hand brake travel near to limit.

Rear exhaust mountings perished.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,197 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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NV53 GXZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 NV53 GXZ, 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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NV53 GXZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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