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SV53 GGE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,772 mi
Last recorded46,772 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GGE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 46,772 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE DOOR

BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT (ok at time of test)

CLIP ON NEARSIDE OUTER CV BOOT NEEDS FIXING

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

SPARE TYRE (flat)

Fail 20 May 2010 46,704 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE DOOR

BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT (ok at time of test)

CLIP ON NEARSIDE OUTER CV BOOT NEEDS FIXING

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

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

SPARE TYRE (flat)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,997 miles

Reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 1 Apr 2009 35,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

reverse lights fail to operate

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,605 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 10,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SV53 GGE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV53 GGE, 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 SV53 GGE registered?

SV53 GGE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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