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WM53 BTE

2004 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,372 mi
Last recorded62,372 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2022 62,372 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at sensor fixing(part of catalyst section) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,195 miles

corrosion exhaust

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,191 miles

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

corrosion exhaust

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,417 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,659 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,054 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,306 miles

Advise both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,118 miles

Advise o/s/f brake caliper bleed union broken, not leaking.

Advisen/s/r lamp condensated.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,558 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,357 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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WM53 BTE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM53 BTE, 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 WM53 BTE registered?

WM53 BTE is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is WM53 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 BTE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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