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HG53 TVF

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,163 mi
Last recorded100,163 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TVF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,163 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 100,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil level low

Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,250 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 94,248 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

165/65/14

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,503 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,187 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,554 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 64,524 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 64,524 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,908 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 54,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,453 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,230 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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HG53 TVF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue 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 HG53 TVF, 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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HG53 TVF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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