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YL53 OSO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,178 mi
Last recorded78,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 OSO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,178 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,357 miles

Spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 70,716 miles

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

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,518 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exahust corrded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exahust has slight corrision

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,267 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,729 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 39,691 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,583 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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YL53 OSO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL53 OSO, 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 YL53 OSO registered?

YL53 OSO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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