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FM53 EOU

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,940 mi
Last recorded74,940 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EOU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,940 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 74,923 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,291 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 69,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,128 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,065 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 57,119 miles

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,

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,339 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 53,339 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,754 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,754 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,213 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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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