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AO53 YOL

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YOL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 94,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake showing low readings on both sides - ***recommend full inspection of braking system***

Various underneath surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 94,517 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake showing low readings on both sides - ***recommend full inspection of braking system***

Various underneath surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 90,166 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 80,398 miles

cv joint noisy

rear tyres heavily cracked and perrished

Pass 23 May 2014 74,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,084 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 64,804 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,133 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 45,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,086 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,690 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 34,690 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,009 miles

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

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

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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AO53 YOL is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AO53 YOL, 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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AO53 YOL is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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