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AP53 TYX

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,363 mi
Last recorded77,363 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 TYX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 77,363 miles

nsf wing mirror glass missing

Fail 3 May 2016 77,365 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osf bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf tyre wearing inside, outside (4.1.E.1)

nsf wing mirror glass missing

Pass 5 May 2015 73,205 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2015 73,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,491 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,436 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,595 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 60,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,665 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 57,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 54,812 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,878 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 50,795 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 43,510 miles

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 11 Feb 2008 43,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,294 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 34,281 miles

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

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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AP53 TYX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP53 TYX, 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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AP53 TYX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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