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SM04 KSY

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,447 mi
Last recorded61,447 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 KSY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,447 miles

Advise engine management light

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 56,297 miles

Sidewalls cracked on rear wheels

Fail 3 Apr 2015 56,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sidewalls cracked on rear wheels

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,769 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,146 miles

CRACKS STARTING TO SHOW ON ALL FOUR TYRES

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,578 miles

front tyres perished / rears slightly perished

os front to rear brake pipe and osf slightly corroded

power steering pipe corroded

some dents and scratches

sump badly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,578 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level close to limit

front tyres perished / rears slightly perished

os front to rear brake pipe and osf slightly corroded

power steering pipe corroded

some dents and scratches

sump badly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,871 miles

front brake discs worn and badly corroded

front tyres perished

sump badly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,533 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded close to limit

sump pan corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,677 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 25,677 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

23% front brake imbalance/ slight imbalance rear brakes

exhaust front pipe/cat badly corroded at flange & welds

front brake discs worn corroded

radiator corners corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,368 miles

165/65r14t

both front tyres close to legal limit 4/2mm

condisation/water inside osr tail light

exhaust badly corroded at lamda sensor,centre to rear join badly corroded,rear outer skin badly corroded

front discs worn/lipped

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,318 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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SM04 KSY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SM04 KSY, 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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SM04 KSY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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