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XJI 5698

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,541 mi
Last recorded135,541 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5698
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2011 135,541 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 20 Mar 2010 125,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 107,234 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 107,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 101,570 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 101,570 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 100,072 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 95,427 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2006 95,427 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn

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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XJI 5698 is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XJI 5698, 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 XJI 5698 registered?

XJI 5698 is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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