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MM53 DFD

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,023 mi
Last recorded63,023 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 DFD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,023 miles

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

front brake imbalance 27% at time of test. limit 30%

Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,023 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake imbalance 27% at time of test. limit 30%

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,309 miles

Some play in drivers seat back.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads look very low.

Some play in drivers seat back.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads look low.

Long travel on footbrake.

O/s rear footbrake is not as good as n/s.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,300 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Long travel on footbrake.

O/s rear footbrake is not as good as n/s.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,981 miles

Spare tyre is perished & cracking.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre is perished & cracking.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,747 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,740 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust is secured, but rubbers are all broken.

N/s rear tyre is perished in the tread, un able to see cords but recommend it is replaced.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,943 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 41,055 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 41,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,978 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,155 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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MM53 DFD is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MM53 DFD, 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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MM53 DFD is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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