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BP53 ZFE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,631 mi
Last recorded104,631 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 104,631 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 95,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,667 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 78,640 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,320 miles

fuel filter retaining clip broken.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 73,302 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter retaining clip brocken

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 51,492 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 ZFE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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