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EG53 EHV

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,004 mi
Last recorded58,004 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 EHV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 58,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 40,037 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 39,992 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe might weld up otherwise cat required (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box required middle and rear exhaust required (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable in middle ?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn smooth inner edges 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 28,721 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 21,337 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,101 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 18,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,074 miles

Front brake pads poor visibility

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,076 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,769 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 16,769 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,421 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,948 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 15,948 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 15,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes posibble contaminated with grease

Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,110 miles

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 8 Aug 2012 15,110 miles

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

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,790 miles

all four tyres getting cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,962 miles

both front & rear tyres tread getting cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,075 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,396 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 11,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EG53 EHV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG53 EHV, 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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EG53 EHV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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