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DN53 UOK

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,958 mi
Last recorded94,958 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UOK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,958 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,958 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2017 85,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,958 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 79,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,891 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,891 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 64,424 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,424 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

drivers airbag missing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,155 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2011 52,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,787 miles

Offside rear tyre tread has surface cracks

Fail 20 Jan 2010 43,787 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre tread has surface cracks

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,346 miles

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

slight play in o/s rear radius arm bearings.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 38,436 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in o/s rear radius arm bearings.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 29,145 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 UOK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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