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RN53 CZO

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,098 mi
Last recorded71,098 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CZO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2021 71,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,595 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2020 68,459 miles

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

Central exhaust rubber is deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,311 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing excessively on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2019 66,311 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing excessively on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,329 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Aug 2018 64,329 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,678 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,678 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2016 43,931 miles

Exhaust rear box corroding.

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 15 Aug 2015 35,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,913 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 24,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,117 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,699 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,329 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,473 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,891 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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RN53 CZO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN53 CZO, 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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RN53 CZO is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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