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PJ04 FZF

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 FZF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2017 84,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on edge 165/65/14 ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

light corrosion in places under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,221 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front floor mountings (2.4.A.3)

o/s front wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front floor mountings (2.4.A.3)

o/s front wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,740 miles

exhaust centre hanger detatched

rear wiper u/s

Fail 9 Apr 2015 77,740 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust centre hanger detatched

rear wiper u/s

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,994 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 74,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2013 71,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 71,923 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are cracking on outer edges of tread

front discs are worn

Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,652 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs are scorded ana corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,652 miles

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

front brake discs are scorded ana corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,373 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 61,373 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 56,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,268 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 52,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,460 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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PJ04 FZF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PJ04 FZF, 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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PJ04 FZF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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