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PL53 EEA

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

159,818 mi
Last recorded159,818 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 159,818 miles

advise rear silencer

Fail 6 Jun 2016 159,806 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise rear silencer

Fail 13 Jun 2015 148,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 148,041 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 148,020 miles

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

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant cap not sealing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 140,822 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 131,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 2 Feb 2011 127,298 miles

1.hndbrake has little reserve travel.2 exhaust rubbing on body.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 127,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

1.hndbrake has little reserve travel.2 exhaust rubbing on body.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 113,854 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 113,854 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

gearbox has oil leak.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,907 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 88,903 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,017 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 62,017 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,568 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 39,568 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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PL53 EEA 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 52.9%.

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 PL53 EEA, 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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PL53 EEA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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