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SV53 GYP

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

bulkhead behind engine corroded

light etching to windscreen but seriously affecting drivers view of the road

offside wiper blade torn slightly

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 9 Dec 2016 72,367 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

bulkhead behind engine corroded

light etching to windscreen but seriously affecting drivers view of the road

offside wiper blade torn slightly

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,042 miles

bulks head and front inner wings corroded

front discs pitted

Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight scratch to windscreen

spare wheel rim getting very rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,447 miles

Air Bag Light Iluminated

Bonnet Safety Catch Sticking

Both Sides Front Brake Discs Surface Very Rusty

Light Etch To Windscreen

Power Steering Pipes Quite Rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,840 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 61,840 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,457 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,803 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 51,798 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 47,859 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 47,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

very slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

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 GYP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GYP, 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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SV53 GYP is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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