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VF53 FHW

2004 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,031 mi
Last recorded126,031 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 FHW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 126,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake efficiency only just met

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 126,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake efficiency only just met

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 137,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

eml light on

nearside rear trye low, 3mm

spare wheel loose in holder

Fail 6 Mar 2015 113,292 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

eml light on

nearside rear trye low, 3mm

spare wheel loose in holder

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,934 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 100,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,794 miles

cracks appearing nearside rear tyre

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cracks appearing nearside rear tyre

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,303 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,473 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,525 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,754 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,985 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,348 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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VF53 FHW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VF53 FHW, 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 VF53 FHW registered?

VF53 FHW is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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