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SJ04 YGK

2004 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,197 mi
Last recorded72,197 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 YGK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r sill corrosion

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm n/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm

slight play on n/s/r suspension arm bearing

Fail 27 May 2015 72,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r sill corrosion

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm n/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm

slight play on n/s/r suspension arm bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,506 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,767 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 50,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,059 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 39,059 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 23,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,360 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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SJ04 YGK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ04 YGK, 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 SJ04 YGK registered?

SJ04 YGK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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