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YU53 HVH

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,651 mi
Last recorded136,651 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 HVH
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,651 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 136,651 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 125,156 miles

both front discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

clutch release bearing noisey

damage to n/s front corner

driveshaft to gearbox leak

engine management light on

Fail 25 Sep 2015 125,156 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

clutch release bearing noisey

damage to n/s front corner

driveshaft to gearbox leak

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,426 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 117,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 103,710 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 89,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 89,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,338 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,338 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,949 miles

accident damage offside front door

both front brake discs pitted

nearside front fog light missing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

accident damage offside front door

both front brake discs pitted

nearside front fog light missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,679 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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YU53 HVH is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YU53 HVH, 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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YU53 HVH is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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