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VE53 VKT

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,690 mi
Last recorded78,690 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VKT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,690 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,689 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,145 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 67,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,799 miles

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

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

front discs little corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 56,799 miles

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

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

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

front discs little corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,487 miles

front brake discs corroed around edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,731 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 34,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,972 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 30,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,108 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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VE53 VKT is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE53 VKT, 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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VE53 VKT is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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