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PX53 YWR

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YWR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,598 miles

corrosion to suspension components

surface rust to brake pipes

wear to suspension bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,889 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,889 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,754 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber is detatched

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,754 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust rubber is detatched

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,202 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,791 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,757 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,099 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,632 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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PX53 YWR is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX53 YWR, 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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PX53 YWR is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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