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FA53 KXM

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KXM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 95,008 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested REF FRONT PAD FAILURE (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH AND BY ENGINE MOUNT ALSO HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP POROUS AND LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted POPPED OUT OF CALIPER (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT INNER ARCHES AND IN ENGINE BAY CORRODED ALSO CAR UNDERBODY AT VARIOUS POINTS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 80,674 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 80,674 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure Bonnet safety catch seized & not functioning. (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,493 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 54,493 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to centre pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 39,263 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 39,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,868 miles

both side rear tyre cracking in tread area

engine sump very rusty

n/s wiper blade torn slightly

signs of corrosion to o/s front inner wing

Pass 1 May 2014 38,491 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

engine sump very rusty

Fail 1 May 2014 38,491 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

engine sump very rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,406 miles

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 9 May 2012 34,181 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,646 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,280 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,890 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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FA53 KXM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FA53 KXM, 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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FA53 KXM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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