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BP53 VKV

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,827 mi
Last recorded77,827 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 77,827 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,581 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,581 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front registration plate damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2020 75,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front registration plate damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,683 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,329 miles

NSR light cluster is damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2018 73,329 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

NSR light cluster is damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,042 miles

Rear brake back plates corroding

wear in drivers seat

wheel trim missing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,351 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low and perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,351 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

major oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn low and perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,556 miles

Nearside rear hand brake cable is insecure

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,523 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear hand brake cable is insecure

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,570 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 58,570 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,640 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 50,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust one mounting missing

Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust one mounting missing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,992 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 41,992 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,990 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 26,767 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 VKV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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