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R55 FYN

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,360 mi
Last recorded71,360 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 FYN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,360 miles

Clutch/ Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 71,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch/ Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 61,599 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,878 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 34,864 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 34,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 32,444 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,191 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 28,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,188 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 25,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,652 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 23,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,857 miles

Rear Brake Efficency Low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,596 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,688 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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R55 FYN is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R55 FYN, 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 R55 FYN registered?

R55 FYN is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 February 2004.

Is R55 FYN safe to buy?

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