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YU53 NKO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undere body corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,654 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 79,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,476 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 79,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,276 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 79,276 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,002 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 79,002 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 78,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,845 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,404 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 77,402 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure filter insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,576 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 76,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,136 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,136 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,665 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,138 miles

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,029 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 27,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,419 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 NKO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 NKO, 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 NKO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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