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SF53 FCR

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,215 mi
Last recorded67,215 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine timing belt replacement

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,481 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint detrioated

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 62,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre to rear exhaust joint detrioated

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,567 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN / CORRODED

N/S & O/S FRONT & O/S REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS

N/S FRONT TYRE APPROX. 2.5MM

O/S REAR TYRE APPROX. 2.5MM

OIL LEAK - SUMP PAN CORRODED

Fail 25 Nov 2010 53,565 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN / CORRODED

N/S & O/S FRONT & O/S REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS

N/S FRONT TYRE APPROX. 2.5MM

O/S REAR TYRE APPROX. 2.5MM

OIL LEAK - SUMP PAN CORRODED

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,130 miles

water in off side rear light unit

Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,130 miles

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

water in off side rear light unit

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,748 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 FCR is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCR, 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 SF53 FCR registered?

SF53 FCR is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 February 2004.

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