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YU53 PZF

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,182 mi
Last recorded65,182 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,182 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 65,182 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,889 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,927 miles

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 2.front and rear exhaust corroded on joints slight blow on front 3.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,926 miles

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

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 2.front and rear exhaust corroded on joints slight blow on front 3.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,371 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 51,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,479 miles

slight clunk within steering rack but no play detector at wheels

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,687 miles

off side front tyre cracking on outer side wall slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2010 40,687 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre cracking on outer side wall slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,065 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 35,065 miles

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

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

advise left rear indicator bulb looseing colour

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,356 miles

advise drivers seat back slight play advise high hand brake travel advise right front tyer at 2m/m advise left front tyer at 2.5 m/m

Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,356 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

advise drivers seat back slight play advise high hand brake travel advise right front tyer at 2m/m advise left front tyer at 2.5 m/m

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,932 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 PZF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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