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OE53 SVO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,215 mi
Last recorded170,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 SVO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013 170,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing and out of shape on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 149,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

play in n/s rear radius arm

Fail 4 Jul 2012 149,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

play in n/s rear radius arm

Pass 29 Jun 2011 126,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 109,527 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,548 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,312 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 SVO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE53 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 SVO registered?

OE53 SVO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is OE53 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 SVO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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