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RA53 BNV

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,090 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Fail 28 Dec 2012 89,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,566 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 82,124 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front and rear exhaust joints corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,124 miles

both rear tyres perished

front and rear exhaust joints corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,241 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,089 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 47,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,954 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 28,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RA53 BNV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA53 BNV, 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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RA53 BNV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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