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BP53 VKW

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,565 mi
Last recorded90,565 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 90,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,187 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,968 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,073 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

foot brake slight travel

Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,776 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,184 miles

front screen has surface scratchs

rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer surface

Fail 8 Feb 2013 66,739 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front screen has surface scratchs

rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer surface

Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,817 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 61,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,032 miles

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

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

spare wheel carrier security

Fail 4 Jan 2010 40,032 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

spare wheel carrier security

Fail 16 Jul 2008 26,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,976 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,424 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 VKW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP53 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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