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SF53 FCB

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,301 mi
Last recorded79,301 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FCB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,301 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 79,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,386 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,326 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 63,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,507 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 53,507 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,151 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 45,151 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,290 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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SF53 FCB is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SF53 FCB, 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 FCB is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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