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YJ53 PHH

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,950 mi
Last recorded62,950 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 PHH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,950 miles

n/s/f head lamp flat line aim

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,922 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f head lamp flat line aim

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust has part deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,270 miles

exhaust has part deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door mirror missing

near side rear tyre perrished

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,931 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side mirror missing

near side rear tyre perrished

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,578 miles

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r tyres deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,578 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r tyres deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,394 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2010 32,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,597 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 31,596 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 23,961 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,970 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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YJ53 PHH is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YJ53 PHH, 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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YJ53 PHH is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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