MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
airbag light showing malfunction
drivers airbag obviously missing / damaged
impact damage to nearside body
lowering springs fitted
nearside front tyre inner sidewall has slight damage
sump has impact damage
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
airbag light showing malfunction
drivers airbag obviously missing / damaged
impact damage to nearside body
lowering springs fitted
nearside front tyre inner sidewall has slight damage
sump has impact damage
both front tyres showing outer wall damage
both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
centre exhaust rubber mounting split
handbrake lever on maximum reserve travel
offside rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres showing outer wall damage
both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
centre exhaust rubber mounting split
handbrake lever on maximum reserve travel
offside rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all wheels showing signs of fouling vehicl not fouling time of test
front pads look low
o/s/r tyre,
slight play in n/s/r radius arm
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
slight play in n/s/r radius arm
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all wheels showing signs of fouling vehicl not fouling time of test
front pads look low
o/s/r tyre,
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 EOU is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FM53 EOU, 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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FM53 EOU is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 January 2004.
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