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SG04 XZE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,410 mi
Last recorded119,410 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 XZE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,410 miles

front brake disks worn

front number plate deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 119,403 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front brake disks worn

front number plate deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

nearside front splash gaurd insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,671 miles

EML on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet stay clip snapped

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

EML on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet stay clip snapped

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,494 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured outer linkage attachment cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2016 93,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,330 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 85,330 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 72,001 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,001 miles

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,259 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,326 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 22,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

REAR WIPER TORN

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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SG04 XZE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG04 XZE, 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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SG04 XZE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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