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RA53 BOV

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 BOV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2020 114,974 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 109,618 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 109,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear light lens contains water

Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,312 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 106,312 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 103,270 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f,may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f both inner side slightly corroded and have lipped,may require to attention (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre on outer edge have badly tears and on center has cut,may require to attention soon

rear wiper ,rubber is missing

slightly gearbox oil leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2018 103,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling to the tyres (3.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slightly gearbox oil leaking

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f,may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f both inner side slightly corroded and have lipped,may require to attention (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre on outer edge have badly tears and on center has cut,may require to attention soon

rear wiper ,rubber is missing

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,558 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Front Brake discs inner face badly corroded.

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,732 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized in open position.

Spare tyre low on pressure.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 78,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,308 miles

Exhaust centre mounting perished.

Exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded.

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

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

Service due.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,308 miles

Exhaust centre mounting perished.

Exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded.

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Service due.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,686 miles

Rear exhaust section outer skin badly corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,322 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,315 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,608 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 39,605 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Excess handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,966 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 33,966 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,179 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,708 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 17,708 miles

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

Nearside 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 BOV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BOV, 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 BOV is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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