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HG53 UPF

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,363 mi
Last recorded98,363 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UPF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 98,363 miles

Nearside number plate light has cover missing

Fail 30 Sep 2020 98,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside number plate light has cover missing

offside wiper torn at both ends but is clearing

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,868 miles

Nearside Front floor becoming corroded

Offside Front outer cv gaiter has slight seepage of grease

lens missing from nearside number plate lamp

Fail 9 Oct 2019 94,868 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large phone mount and hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front floor becoming corroded

Offside Front outer cv gaiter has slight seepage of grease

lens missing from nearside number plate lamp

rear exhaust box fouling suspension

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 89,544 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside number plate light shroud missing

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

exhaust badly fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,221 miles

Battery insecure not clamped correctly (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter was hanging on pipes (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle was fouling hand brake cable (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside number plate light shroud missing

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

exhaust badly fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,215 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit on outer edge of tread

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,755 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,739 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 80,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,906 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,906 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,797 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,797 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,923 miles

accident damage to boot lid & floor.water leaking into boot.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,923 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to boot lid & floor.water leaking into boot.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,432 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front wiper rubber split on ends

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,414 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper rubber split on ends

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,529 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 29,529 miles

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

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 UPF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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