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YY53 YTB

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,996 mi
Last recorded48,996 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YTB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,996 miles

slight sign of oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2019 48,229 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2019 48,227 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various small oil leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2018 45,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various small oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,682 miles

engine sump badly corroded and leaking

possible power steering leak ????

Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine sump badly corroded and leaking

possible power steering leak ????

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,952 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sump Corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 38,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sump Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,340 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,442 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,906 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2012 29,906 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,788 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,750 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 23,749 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,352 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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YY53 YTB is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY53 YTB, 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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YY53 YTB is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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