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BG04 LBK

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,646 mi
Last recorded49,646 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LBK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,646 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

ECU light on

Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

ECU light on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,561 miles

engine management light on

front brakes imbalanced just on limit

grease around n/s cv boot

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

slight binding on n/s front brake

slight blow from front and rear exhaust sections

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,705 miles

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

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

engine management light on

grease around o/s front cv boot no split found+still secure to housing

Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

grease around o/s front cv boot no split found+still secure to housing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,815 miles

engine management light on

n/s front tyre on legal limit

slight scratch in windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s front tyre on legal limit

slight scratch in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,420 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,714 miles

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

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

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

advise engine mangement light on dash

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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BG04 LBK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG04 LBK, 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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BG04 LBK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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