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MP53 SFZ

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,646 mi
Last recorded72,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 SFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,430 miles

slight damage o/s/r lamp lens. Both rear lamps damp inside

Fail 24 Jan 2017 47,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

slight damage o/s/r lamp lens. Both rear lamps damp inside

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,777 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 44,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat-downpipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,395 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2015 42,390 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,667 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,862 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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MP53 SFZ 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 75%.

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 MP53 SFZ, 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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MP53 SFZ is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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