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HS53 LBE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,919 mi
Last recorded76,919 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LBE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,919 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage strong advise. (2.3.3b)

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

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,914 miles

Brake performance not tested Wheel cylinder leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage strong advise. (2.3.3b)

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

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,276 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 73,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,542 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty but not blowing

Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,542 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty but not blowing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,940 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 63,183 miles

Power steering ram(s) slightly damaged (2.3.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,129 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 29,823 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 29,438 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,723 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 15,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,876 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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HS53 LBE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HS53 LBE, 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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HS53 LBE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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