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ML53 CFN

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,211 mi
Last recorded35,211 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 CFN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,211 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,270 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

knock from steering

noise from o/s front suspension leg top mount

o/s front brake disc worn

rear number plate badly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018 34,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

knock from steering

noise from o/s front suspension leg top mount

o/s front brake disc worn

rear number plate badly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,920 miles

knock from steering

noise from o/s front suspension leg top mount suspect siezing

o/s front and n/s rear inner wing lips corroded

rear no/plate faded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 33,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

knock from steering

noise from o/s front suspension leg top mount suspect siezing

o/s front and n/s rear inner wing lips corroded

rear no/plate faded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,358 miles

o/s front and n/s rear inner wing lips corroded

rear no/plate faded

wiper blades poor

Fail 25 Aug 2016 31,358 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

o/s front and n/s rear inner wing lips corroded

rear no/plate faded

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,747 miles

both sides of front subframe corroded at front wishbone mounts

n/s rear wheel arch lip corroded

o/s front inner wing lip corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing

rear no/plate faded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,747 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides of front subframe corroded at front wishbone mounts

n/s rear wheel arch lip corroded

o/s front inner wing lip corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing

rear no/plate faded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 28,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear registration plate slightly defaced

rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,098 miles

rear registration plate slightly defaced

rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,775 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

drivers and passenger seat backs insecure

rear no/plate damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2014 26,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

drivers and passenger seat backs insecure

rear no/plate damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,963 miles

both front tyres starting to get low in tread and o/s slightly out of shape

exhaust front pipe corroded and blowing

front and rear no/plates damaged

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres low tread and cracking also n.s rear cracking

both no/plates fading

exhaust blowing at front joint

front brake pads low

n/s inner cv boot contaminated not split

o/s side repeater poor

Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,591 miles

front no/plate

Fail 24 Jan 2011 19,589 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front no/plate

Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,134 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 7,440 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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ML53 CFN 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 66.7%.

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 ML53 CFN, 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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ML53 CFN is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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