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WU04 LFZ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2016 101,837 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust rubber split

Front tyres wearing slightly on outside edges

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,732 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats slightly insecure

o/s number plate lense cover missing

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats slightly insecure

o/s number plate lense cover missing

Pass 21 May 2012 90,575 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 84,977 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 84,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front side light dim

oil leak around gear box

Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,036 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front side light dim

oil leak around gear box

Pass 18 Apr 2009 67,536 miles

ADVISE FUEL FILTER CLIP BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE ###############################################

ADVISE N/SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT EFECTING BEAM IMADGE ####################################

ADVISE REAR TYRES PERRISHED OK TEST ##############################################

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,449 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 53,449 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear number plate delaminating

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front headlamp cracked but does not effect beam image

off side rear wheel bearing has minnor rubble when rotated

Fail 17 Apr 2007 39,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,587 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

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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WU04 LFZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU04 LFZ, 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 WU04 LFZ registered?

WU04 LFZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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