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PK04 SVW

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,357 mi
Last recorded65,357 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 SVW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,357 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubber snapped but exhaust secure at time of test.

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber snapped but exhaust secure at time of test.

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,919 miles

slight engine oil leaks.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,918 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,475 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jun 2012 51,467 miles

Centre 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)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,819 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 42,811 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both sides rear and offside front tyres perishing

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,138 miles

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

advise both headlamp aims on limit

Fail 30 Mar 2009 35,135 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 29,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,050 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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PK04 SVW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PK04 SVW, 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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PK04 SVW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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