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CP53 UAU

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UAU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,546 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 89,546 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both brakes (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,263 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle beam rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle beam rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,705 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,147 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,927 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 35,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,563 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,861 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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CP53 UAU is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP53 UAU, 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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CP53 UAU is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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