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SY04 XCG

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,478 mi
Last recorded110,478 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 XCG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,733 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 86,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,933 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 77,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,681 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,052 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,841 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,821 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,817 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,589 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 17,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XCG is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XCG, 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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SY04 XCG is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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