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AP53 UHV

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,502 mi
Last recorded97,502 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 UHV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body seam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body seam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Seized. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Clip at ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,458 miles

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

rear brake effort low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,895 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Emissons test not carried due to condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,017 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 26,017 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,147 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,173 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 14,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,017 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and offside rear starting to go out of shape.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 10,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and offside rear starting to go out of shape.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 5,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 5,618 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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AP53 UHV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UHV, 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 UHV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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