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RY53 SUA

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,128 mi
Last recorded92,128 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SUA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 92,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,144 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracked and badly perished

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,203 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked in tread areas

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,635 miles

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

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

both rear tyres side walls perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2015 52,985 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres side walls perishing

rear exhaust rubber snapped

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,517 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,394 miles

REAR SILENCER VERY POOR CONDITION ADVISE REPLACE

REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACE IN NEAR FUTURE

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 43,394 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR SILENCER VERY POOR CONDITION ADVISE REPLACE

REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACE IN NEAR FUTURE

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,339 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,730 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 35,728 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,061 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 27,061 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,088 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 22,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,616 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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RY53 SUA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RY53 SUA, 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 RY53 SUA registered?

RY53 SUA is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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