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EG53 EKP

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 155,907 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 149,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 145,549 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,921 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 133,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,262 miles

Central Rear Lower part off vehicle corrosion

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive serious oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chip marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 130,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Lower part off vehicle corrosion

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive serious oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chip marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 126,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,809 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 109,442 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,233 miles

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f fog lamp n/w

Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,233 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f fog lamp n/w

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,729 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 92,436 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,436 miles

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

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,997 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,868 miles

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

corrosion on inner edge of n/s/f brake disc

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,868 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,481 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 EKP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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