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RK53 HVM

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,058 mi
Last recorded55,058 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HVM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 55,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,971 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F wiper blade torn

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 42,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F wiper blade torn

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,203 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 38,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,003 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 33,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009

adv on n/s/f tyre on 2.m and below 1.6m on edges

adv on o/s/f tyre on 1.6m on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 18,477 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RK53 HVM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RK53 HVM, 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 RK53 HVM registered?

RK53 HVM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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