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SY04 NYL

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,603 mi
Last recorded53,603 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 NYL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion at nearside and offside steering rack mounting

Corrosion in various prescribed areas

Power steering pipe corroded at steering rack

Slight wear in offside rear axle pivot

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,589 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,657 miles

offside rear wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,317 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 20,315 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,940 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 14,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SY04 NYL is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY04 NYL, 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 SY04 NYL registered?

SY04 NYL is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for SY04 NYL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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