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PL53 EEO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,420 mi
Last recorded76,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 EEO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

airbag light on

battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,901 miles

n/s front door dented

Fail 31 May 2013 76,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front door dented

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,148 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,148 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 68,080 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,580 miles

brake pedal is slightly spongey

crack on the offside of the windscreen

evidence of damage to the offside front chassis and inner wing which has been repaired

horn faulty

offside fog lamp is faulty

offside headlamp bracket is broken

offside main beam is faulty

washers partailly blocked

Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,478 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

accident damage to front

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal soft

Fail 4 Dec 2008 53,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,198 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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PL53 EEO 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 53.8%.

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 PL53 EEO, 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 EEO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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