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GK53 FHP

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FHP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 74,536 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect obscure. also too low, off scale. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing tyre fouling inner wheel arch. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouled by handbrake cable. (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing tyre fouling inner wheel arch. (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 20 (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear inner aux sidelamps not working.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,512 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 67,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,298 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,378 miles

silencer in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,316 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,758 miles

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,717 miles

parking brake effort is low

rear brake effort is low

Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,984 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 15,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,920 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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GK53 FHP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK53 FHP, 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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GK53 FHP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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