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CF53 FVX

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,817 mi
Last recorded106,817 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FVX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,817 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise boot floor corroded

advise eml light on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 106,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise boot floor corroded

advise eml light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,325 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,014 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush.

some free play in hand brake.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,667 miles

no reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,129 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 63,947 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,118 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,829 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,297 miles

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

rear brake balance

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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CF53 FVX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CF53 FVX, 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 CF53 FVX registered?

CF53 FVX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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