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BT53 TEJ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,143 mi
Last recorded53,143 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,143 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 47,778 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,923 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,954 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 40,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 33,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,324 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 26,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,128 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 13,904 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 10,172 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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BT53 TEJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT53 TEJ, 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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What year was BT53 TEJ registered?

BT53 TEJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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