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VA53 HYU

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,017 mi
Last recorded29,017 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,017 miles

Allocated Advisory are as befor

Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,997 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

damage to front number plate

damage to offside floor pan

nearside wiper detiorating

offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,262 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,092 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 20,061 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HYU is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA53 HYU?

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What year was VA53 HYU registered?

VA53 HYU is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is VA53 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 HYU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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