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PL53 VTA

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,720 mi
Last recorded56,720 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,720 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,640 miles

Oil leak

both front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,962 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,395 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,395 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

advise rear brake check

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,728 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 22,728 miles

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

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

advise rear brake check

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2007 13,217 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 VTA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTA, 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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What year was PL53 VTA registered?

PL53 VTA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is PL53 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 VTA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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