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RL53 GWO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,325 mi
Last recorded86,325 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 GWO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 86,325 miles

under body slightly corroded

Oil leak

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2015 86,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions just about gone through

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,151 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,151 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,586 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 58,705 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perrished / cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,705 miles

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

rear tyres perrished / cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,656 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,243 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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RL53 GWO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RL53 GWO, 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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RL53 GWO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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