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PK04 YSM

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,231 mi
Last recorded93,231 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 YSM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,231 miles

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

internal headlamp levellers adjusted

offside front door won't open properly

Fail 21 Apr 2016 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

internal headlamp levellers adjusted

offside front door won't open properly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,954 miles

Oil leak

emissions just within limits

engine light on

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

emissions just within limits

engine light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

door check strap faulty

emissions just in limit

engine light on

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

door check strap faulty

emissions just in limit

engine light on

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,194 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,194 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine lite on .....

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,315 miles

exhaust centre section mount snapped

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,315 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust centre section mount snapped

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,752 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 66,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,128 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 55,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

clutch in poor condition and bearing noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,646 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,558 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 YSM 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 PK04 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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