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SF53 ERM

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,773 mi
Last recorded100,773 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 ERM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,773 miles

P.A.S pipe poor condition (onto rack)

all tyres close to legal limit

rear brakes weak

rear chassis poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

P.A.S pipe poor condition (onto rack)

all tyres close to legal limit

rear brakes weak

rear chassis poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2016 96,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2014 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2013 69,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 69,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 55,224 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 55,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,323 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 42,323 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,440 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 May 2010 37,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,279 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 26,279 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SF53 ERM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SF53 ERM, 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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SF53 ERM is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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