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DN53 LKX

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,282 mi
Last recorded61,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 LKX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,282 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 61,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 61,224 miles

Emissions not tested rear box not connected to centre section (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box detached from centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around lower control arn inner mounts (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak gearbox seal ()

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

drivers seat play in backrest

Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,038 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around lower control arn inner mounts (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak gearbox seal ()

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

drivers seat play in backrest

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,859 miles

Offside Rear low efficiency on footbrake, but just within limits

Fail 15 Jan 2016 46,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear low efficiency on footbrake, but just within limits

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,044 miles

Rear o/s brake low reading requires adjustment

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,631 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,490 miles

Centre exhaust mounting torn ( system still supported)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,612 miles

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter pinholed and leaking grease

suspect both rear lamps letting in water

Fail 9 Jan 2012 33,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter pinholed and leaking grease

Pass 8 Jan 2011 30,631 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jan 2011 30,631 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,679 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2009 27,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2009 24,707 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 21,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,296 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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DN53 LKX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN53 LKX, 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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DN53 LKX is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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