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OE53 SVK

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 SVK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,103 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear floor damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2015 74,103 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear floor damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2014 69,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 69,786 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake disc's rusted

Fail 29 Dec 2012 63,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake disc's rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2011 55,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,863 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front foglamp bulb hanging down.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,863 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front foglamp bulb hanging down.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,389 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,799 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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OE53 SVK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OE53 SVK, 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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What year was OE53 SVK registered?

OE53 SVK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is OE53 SVK safe to buy?

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