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FM53 NGJ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,703 mi
Last recorded122,703 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,703 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 118,133 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

long travel on foot brake

long travel on park brake

Fail 22 Dec 2014 118,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

long travel on foot brake

long travel on park brake

Pass 18 Dec 2013 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2013 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,195 miles

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 95,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,674 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 82,674 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres are starting to perish.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 71,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,305 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 60,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 51,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,342 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,002 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 34,998 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no oil filler cap on

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 NGJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NGJ, 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 FM53 NGJ registered?

FM53 NGJ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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