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BL53 ORV

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,305 mi
Last recorded50,305 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ORV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 50,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 49,072 miles

eml on

rear wiperworn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 49,064 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml on

rear wiperworn

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,842 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 47,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,691 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,029 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,029 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 35,293 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,356 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,903 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 28,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,110 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,642 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,047 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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BL53 ORV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver 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 BL53 ORV, 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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What year was BL53 ORV registered?

BL53 ORV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is BL53 ORV safe to buy?

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