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PL53 RVW

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,892 mi
Last recorded80,892 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 RVW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,892 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,946 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,251 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2015 70,250 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,805 miles

Windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,805 miles

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

Windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,197 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 59,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn too legal limits

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,656 miles

front n/s tyre low tread just legal

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,051 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,051 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,605 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,883 miles

os lower windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,883 miles

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

os lower windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,660 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 26,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,010 miles

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

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 RVW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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