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HD53 OOB

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 OOB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 80,361 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 71,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,964 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 62,339 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 58,434 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

both wiper blades split on ends

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2014 58,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

both wiper blades split on ends

engine management lamp on

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,935 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 54,935 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,250 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,250 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,048 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,348 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,497 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 37,497 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,584 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,626 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 29,626 miles

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

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

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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HD53 OOB is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HD53 OOB, 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 HD53 OOB registered?

HD53 OOB is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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