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YU53 KPP

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,934 mi
Last recorded78,934 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 KPP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,934 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,296 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 71,295 miles

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

front brake application uneven n/s working before o/s o/s slower reaction (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,069 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,901 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 62,898 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 58,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,944 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,085 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 36,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,550 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 KPP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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