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ET53 CFG

2004 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,752 mi
Last recorded63,752 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CFG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,752 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 63,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,299 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,915 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 53,910 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,784 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 50,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 47,482 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,842 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 43,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 43,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,677 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,154 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,520 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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ET53 CFG is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ET53 CFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET53 CFG?

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What year was ET53 CFG registered?

ET53 CFG is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is ET53 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 CFG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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