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SV04 ZWL

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,618 mi
Last recorded39,618 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 ZWL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 39,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened mount is diy (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,303 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing areas weak and corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sum;p corroded and leaking oil

Fail 25 Feb 2021 38,302 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake long. (1.1.15 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both alloy brackets to lower suspension arms fractured. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower to apply. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing areas weak and corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sum;p corroded and leaking oil

Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside tail light damaged

engine sump corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 36,559 miles

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside tail light damaged

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,011 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 33,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,594 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 30,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper torn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 28,503 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 23,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

advise front brake imbalance near limit 28%

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,297 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 16,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre perished

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre perished

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 13,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,964 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 9,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 7,068 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 7,068 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,032 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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SV04 ZWL is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV04 ZWL, 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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SV04 ZWL is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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