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YL53 VVC

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,385 mi
Last recorded78,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2015 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

blow on exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,685 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,406 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,507 miles

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

front brakes rubbing

nearside rear tyre outer tread/sidewall cracking

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,441 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes rubbing

nearside rear tyre outer tread/sidewall cracking

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,403 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 50,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,319 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,958 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 VVC is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

YL53 VVC is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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