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VA53 HYJ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,164 mi
Last recorded109,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 109,164 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,152 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to engine bay close to mountings

Pass 6 Jul 2015 101,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,731 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 96,731 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)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,431 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 95,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,133 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 81,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,944 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 56,784 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,738 miles

Coolant leak

nearside windscreen wiper split

Fail 3 Apr 2008 45,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 25 May 2007 38,372 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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VA53 HYJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA53 HYJ, 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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VA53 HYJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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