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BP53 OPT

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,816 mi
Last recorded78,816 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

the front windscreen wipers are in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2013 78,813 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front tyres fouling inner arch linners slightly when on a full lock

brake servo becoming rusty

n.s wiper slightly split

o.s front brake binding

o.s front brake binding slightly

o.s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,413 miles

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

Front pipe bracket broken

Headlamp bulb covers missing on rear of both headlamp units

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspect exhaust system is not normally fitted to this vehicle

Suspect rear lights are not those normally fitted to this vehicle

Suspect wheels and tyres on the vehicle are not those normally fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,288 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,847 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,848 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 39,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in screen

front lower ball joint rubbers split

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,130 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 29,241 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/front tyre is running low on tread and wearing on both edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,241 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre is running low on tread and wearing on both edges

Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,084 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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BP53 OPT is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP53 OPT, 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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BP53 OPT is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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