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EG53 EJO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,732 mi
Last recorded121,732 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 EJO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 121,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,577 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 105,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,665 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 95,664 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,165 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 86,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,660 miles

n/s driveshaft seal leaking oil

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,660 miles

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

n/s driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,033 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,230 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Moisture in offside rear light

Spare tyre defective

Stone chip in offside headlight

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,919 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 35,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,236 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 19,236 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 14,924 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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EG53 EJO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red 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 EG53 EJO, 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 EJO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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