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Y886 FBD

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,169 mi
Last recorded123,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 123,169 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 123,168 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 103,446 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 103,431 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wing mirror missing

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,497 miles

coolant leak

corrosion in chassis and floor

rear o/s tyre getting low on tread

Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

corrosion in chassis and floor

rear o/s tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,014 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 84,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

corrosion in rear chassis

front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,882 miles

both rear tyres perished

front lower arm iner mounting bushes worn and perished

offside cv gator iner clip loose and slight greese leak

signs of heat to offside front disc brake

slight flux in front brake efforts

Fail 16 Feb 2011 76,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perished

front lower arm iner mounting bushes worn and perished

offside cv gator iner clip loose and slight greese leak

signs of heat to offside front disc brake

slight flux in front brake efforts

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

grease around offside cv gaiter

head lamp aims on lower limits

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,000 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limits

grease around offside outer cv gaiter

rear secondary side lights inop

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,886 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel filter corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,855 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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Y886 FBD is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red 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 Y886 FBD, 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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Y886 FBD is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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