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NV53 UZW

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,635 miles

brake pedal rubber missing but still consider anti slip provision on pedal

Fail 14 Apr 2014 79,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pedal rubber missing but still consider anti slip provision on pedal

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,856 miles

Oil leak

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

gearlinkage pivot broken

offside rear number plate bulb dim

passenger seat loose

Fail 24 Apr 2013 76,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

gearlinkage pivot broken

offside rear number plate bulb dim

passenger seat loose

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,179 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,179 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 73,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,013 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,919 miles

movement to o/s/f seat back

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

wear to o/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,493 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

strong advise damage to windscreen

water damage to rear no plate

Fail 13 Feb 2008 47,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine check light on

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

strong advise damage to windscreen

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,000 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 36,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UZW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver 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 UZW, 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 NV53 UZW registered?

NV53 UZW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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