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SC53 ZTK

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,087 mi
Last recorded82,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 ZTK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2016 82,087 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

'MIL' illuminated and vehicle misfires

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Overall brake effort low (Rear brakes) and parking brake effort low

Offside Rear tyre under inflated and inner side wall damaged and weaken

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,414 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,025 miles

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

n/s/r link brake pipe corroding

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

park brake travel getting excessive

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,005 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

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

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

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

n/s/r link brake pipe corroding

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

park brake travel getting excessive

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 53,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2010 49,852 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,788 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,784 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,351 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s h/b cable outer sleeve cut

Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s h/b cable outer sleeve cut

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,636 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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SC53 ZTK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC53 ZTK, 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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SC53 ZTK is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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