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SH04 BRV

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,043 mi
Last recorded38,043 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,043 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyres also n/s/f tyres cracked and perished on side walls but not reaching ply or cords

advise slight corrosion to parts of o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 5 May 2025 37,823 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls but not reaching ply or cords

Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,125 miles

advise parts of o/s n/s front chassis corroded and also rear axle but not excessive

Pass 2 May 2023 36,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,292 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyre walls are cracked and perished but not reaching ply or cords

advise slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,425 miles

advise new middle and exhaust back box been fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 23,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,509 miles

advise o/s/f gaitor been replaced

Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,505 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,945 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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SH04 BRV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SH04 BRV, 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 SH04 BRV registered?

SH04 BRV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is SH04 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 BRV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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