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BP53 VLE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,629 mi
Last recorded29,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VLE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 29,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 28,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 11`years old

Pass 5 Jan 2021 27,536 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 27,535 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear lamp cracked/water ingress

Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,502 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 24,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,370 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Fail 9 Jan 2017 23,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,385 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 22,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,060 miles

slight foot brake travel

Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,608 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,257 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,780 miles

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

screw in edge of tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,944 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,387 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 13,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,318 miles

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

fuel filter retaining strap broken

slight footbrake travel

w/blades split

Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 6,913 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 VLE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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