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VA53 HYN

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 76,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 76,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,969 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 72,022 miles

both rear tyres are 10years old

Fail 24 Nov 2023 71,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are 10years old

Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,541 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,426 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 57,415 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 53,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 48,196 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 48,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,488 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 34,481 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,585 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 29,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 24,679 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,917 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,863 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,930 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,845 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 HYN is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA53 HYN, 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 HYN is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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