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HT53 FPL

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

91,005 mi
Last recorded91,005 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FPL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 91,005 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,079 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 85,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,256 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 84,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,116 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both wiper blades split

Left hand front wheel rim dented

Rear indicators faded

Signs of corrosion on rear suspension beam mounting points on inner arch

Very large oil leak from engine

Wear in front seat runners

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,224 miles

Drivers seat runners worn

Heavy surface corrosion on rear floor and inner arches at rear sub-frame mountings

Large oil leaks from engine

Movement in left hand rear trailing arm bush

Noise from power steering pump

Tail silencer joint with pipe badly corroded

pin hole in pipe to tail silencer

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,756 miles

Movement in both front seat rails

Condensation in both rear lamps

Electric power steering pump making a noise

Movement in left hand rear trailing arm bearing

Slight interaction on right hand rear indicator and sidelight

Tail exhaust silencer badly corroded

Very large oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front anti-roll bar outer bushes badly perished

Condensation in both rear lamps

Electric power steering pump making a noise

Movement in both front seat rails

Movement in left hand rear trailing arm bearing

Slight interaction on right hand rear indicator and sidelight

Tail exhaust silencer badly corroded

Very large oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,657 miles

Corrosion on rear section of exhaust

Drag on offside front brake

Right wiper blade perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,657 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on rear section of exhaust

Drag on offside front brake

Right wiper blade perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,191 miles

Cuts in nsr and osf tyre sidewalls

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 59,191 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Cuts in nsr and osf tyre sidewalls

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,228 miles

Fairly long travel on both handbrake and foot brake

Fail 16 Dec 2011 53,194 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,540 miles

Cuts in l/h/r and r/h/f tyre sidewalls

Heavy corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Leak from engine oil pressure switch

Pass 24 Dec 2009 43,983 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 43,983 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,193 miles

front exhaust cracked & leaking around lambda sensor

n/s/r tyre worn down to 1.8mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust cracked & leaking around lambda sensor

n/s/r tyre worn down to 1.8mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,096 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,973 miles

Corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Fairly long brake pedal travel

Fail 24 Jan 2007 26,973 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Fairly long brake pedal travel

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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HT53 FPL is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HT53 FPL, 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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HT53 FPL is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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