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RN53 CYZ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,417 mi
Last recorded109,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,417 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing.

Fail 9 Feb 2017 108,136 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,906 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,688 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2015 85,688 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre side wall

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre inner side wall heavily worn

Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,604 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre side wall

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre inner side wall heavily worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,434 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,396 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,396 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,800 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,464 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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RN53 CYZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RN53 CYZ, 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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RN53 CYZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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