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FC04 UWK

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,599 mi
Last recorded72,599 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UWK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 71,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 70,579 miles

Rear reverse lights in operational

Fail 8 May 2019 70,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse lights in operational

Pass 9 May 2018 66,003 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroding

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak ()

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

engine sump corroding

Fail 8 May 2018 66,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front chassis corroding

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front chassis corroding

Oil leak ()

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

engine sump corroding

Pass 10 May 2017 61,294 miles

reserve travel on brake pedal

Pass 9 May 2016 56,567 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

imbalance rear brakes 23%

Fail 9 May 2016 56,565 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

imbalance rear brakes 23%

Pass 12 May 2015 51,786 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 May 2015 51,784 miles

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

bonnet safty catch does not secure

front tyres perished (recomend replacement)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 May 2014 47,111 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 47,109 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 40,939 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 10 May 2012 36,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,603 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 32,069 miles

boot chassis rails above spare wheel coroded

corrosion on bulk head o/s by steering rack support

corrosion on front wishbone support to chassis o/s

corrosion on inner wing under bonnet o/s

floor where antiroll bar and front susspension wishbone are secured corroded

sump heavy corrosion

Fail 12 May 2011 32,063 miles

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

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

boot chassis rails above spare wheel coroded

corrosion on bulk head o/s by steering rack support

corrosion on front wishbone support to chassis o/s

corrosion on inner wing under bonnet o/s

floor where antiroll bar and front susspension wishbone are secured corroded

sump heavy corrosion

Pass 12 May 2010 27,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 27,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 22,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,218 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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FC04 UWK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FC04 UWK, 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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FC04 UWK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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