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GL53 YKA

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,145 mi
Last recorded45,145 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 45,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,605 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 39,579 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 36,692 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,322 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 28,939 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 26,594 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,944 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 23,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 23,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,183 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,060 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 YKA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL53 YKA, 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 GL53 YKA registered?

GL53 YKA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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