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SE53 KWP

2004 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,534 mi
Last recorded82,534 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 KWP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 82,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of, nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and very low edges 1656514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,511 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Mar 2020 81,511 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 73,991 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 73,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,096 miles

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

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

Offside front brake hose slightly misaligned

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear floors and boot floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,333 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 72,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency just met adjustment or repair may be required 56%

Fail 14 Jan 2016 72,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency just met adjustment or repair may be required 56%

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,671 miles

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

offside and nearside rear inner wings and chassis legs slight corrosion not holed

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

suspension covered in surface rust

underside of car corroding not holed

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,661 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,703 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 61,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 55,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,058 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 43,058 miles

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

advise front discs worn and pitting

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,050 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 36,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,669 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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SE53 KWP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SE53 KWP, 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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SE53 KWP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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