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EX04 FCE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 FCE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 51,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

foot brake has a lot of travel

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 22,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,025 miles

engine misfire

Fail 16 Feb 2010 22,025 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine misfire

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,889 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside inner cv gaitor is loosing grease

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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EX04 FCE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EX04 FCE, 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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What year was EX04 FCE registered?

EX04 FCE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 March 2004.

Is EX04 FCE safe to buy?

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