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WL53 NME

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 NME
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 89,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter split centre (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated centre (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 86,528 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated centre (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,364 miles

Centre exhaust pipe rusty and rubber split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box loose

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust pipe rusty and rubber split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box loose

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls 165 65 14

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,536 miles

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls and tread edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,769 miles

all road tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,693 miles

both front discs corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,424 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,048 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,140 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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WL53 NME is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL53 NME, 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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WL53 NME is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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