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YU53 JFZ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,414 mi
Last recorded99,414 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 JFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,414 miles

bottom ball joints

brake pipes corroded

drivers seat loose

front springs corroded

front subframe mounts corroded

inner wings corroded

wipers worn

Fail 31 Oct 2017 99,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads low and excessive foot brake travel (3.5.1g)

bottom ball joints

brake pipes corroded

drivers seat loose

front springs corroded

front subframe mounts corroded

inner wings corroded

wipers worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

boot floor corroded

brake pedle travle

chassis rails corroded

front brake discs corroded and pads low

oil leak

rear x member corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,714 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing corroded behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust rubber missing (7.1.1)

brake pedle travle

chassis rails corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

boot floor corroded

front brake discs corroded and pads low

oil leak

rear x member corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,548 miles

brake imbalance front

child seat fitted

front exhaust corroded

o/s rack boot

rear flashers showing white

springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,329 miles

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber broke at rear

o/s front inner wing corroded

o/s rear tyre close to limit

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,509 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s n.s rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s n.s rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front seat/srunners worn

o/s n/s front innerwings corroded

o/s n/srear tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnetsafety catch stiff

front tyresperished

n/sfront wheel rim da maged

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,193 miles

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

bonnetsafety catch stiff

front tyresperished

n/sfront wheel rim da maged

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,919 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/sfront w/ rim dented

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,234 miles

frontbrake discs corroding/ exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,187 miles

Front discs corroding

Front tyres on limit

Wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,815 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 JFZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YU53 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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