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FM53 TUY

2004 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,344 mi
Last recorded114,344 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TUY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 114,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 114,344 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

The N/S front tyre has a split which may be deep enought to reach the cords. The tyre is scuffed on the outer edge and deteriated through age.

The O/S front tyre has aslight bulge due to the damage to the wheel rim. It is assumed the bulged is formed due to the seating of the tyre rather than structural damage to the tyre.

Pass 21 May 2013 109,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 109,511 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

The rear silencer has split around the pipe entering the silencer, due to the lack of support from the system.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 102,918 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 96,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 4,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,782 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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FM53 TUY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM53 TUY registered?

FM53 TUY is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 TUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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