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GL53 OFG

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OFG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washers frozen

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering rack gaiter poor condition

both rear lights damp inside units

corrosion to front floor pans/chassis rails

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch/floor pans

gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2020 89,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate dampness advise strip to investigation

Offside steering rack gaiter poor condition

both rear lights damp inside units

corrosion to front floor pans/chassis rails

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch/floor pans

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,083 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches and front chassis rail just outside steering rack mounting point

slight play rear axle bush

Pass 30 Dec 2017 69,789 miles

Advise front brake discs are pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 59,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,771 miles

Nearside Front cv boot in poor condition

rear box rubber in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,930 miles

Rear 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 Dec 2013 51,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 51,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,700 miles

rear silencer det

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 19 Dec 2008 26,938 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,910 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,092 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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GL53 OFG is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL53 OFG, 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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GL53 OFG is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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