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SA53 YSG

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,486 mi
Last recorded65,486 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YSG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,339 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 51,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,212 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 50,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,683 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 42,683 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,558 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,034 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,580 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,659 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 21,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SA53 YSG is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SA53 YSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA53 YSG registered?

SA53 YSG is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is SA53 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 YSG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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