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WG53 EWR

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 EWR
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 74,820 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,588 miles

spare wheel rim and tyre damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,588 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, inside worn low (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel rim and tyre damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 62,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,480 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low

Fail 25 Nov 2014 47,480 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,726 miles

Rear tyres badley perished.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 33,726 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear tyres badley perished.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,560 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 27,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,752 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 20,096 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,196 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,907 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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WG53 EWR is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG53 EWR, 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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WG53 EWR is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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