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PL53 UCA

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,164 mi
Last recorded59,164 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 59,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 56,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To + from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,411 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 50,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both mirrors repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 10 Jun 2020 47,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped up (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both mirrors repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,293 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,784 miles

Nearside + offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at front, above anti roll bar (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,726 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 37,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,158 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

centre exh rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,121 miles

screen has wiper scratchings

water in o/s/rear lamp

Fail 16 Feb 2012 19,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

screen has wiper scratchings

water in o/s/rear lamp

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,096 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

screen has wiper scratchings

water in o/s/rear lens

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

light wiper scratchings

Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,672 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres cracking

no spare tyre

o/s/front tyre cracking

screen has light wiper scratchings

Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

light wiper scratching

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2007 2,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

no spare wheel

screen has wiper scratchings

Pass 22 Jan 2007 2,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

no spare wheel

screen has wiper scratchings

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 UCA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL53 UCA, 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 UCA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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