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CITROEN

SAXO FORTE · Silver

FM53 SZZ
CITROEN FM53 SZZ
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Aug 2025
First reg1 Jan 2004
Mileage47,141 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Apr 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 August 2025.

PASSED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry26 Aug 2025
Test number415426891017
Mileage47,141 mi
FAILED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number995323548431
Mileage47,141 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 31 Jul 2024
Test date31 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number770513295250
Mileage47,140 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Nov 2023
Test date24 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number449346311159
Mileage47,054 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisorybody damage
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Passenger's seat with a defective structure boot floor corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED · 18 Nov 2022
Test date18 Nov 2022
Expiry17 Nov 2023
Test number465570697890
Mileage38,525 mi
AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Nov 2022
Test date16 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number955185156234
Mileage38,523 mi
AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2016
Test date6 Jun 2016
Expiry5 Jun 2017
Test number286388978731
Mileage35,954 mi
FAILED · 3 Jun 2016
Test date3 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number474664690699
Mileage35,954 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
FailNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 20 May 2015
Test date20 May 2015
Expiry21 May 2016
Test number659220345185
Mileage33,102 mi
FAILED · 15 May 2015
Test date15 May 2015
Expiry
Test number208995435423
Mileage33,044 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 22 May 2014
Test date22 May 2014
Expiry21 May 2015
Test number219002644446
Mileage30,004 mi
FAILED · 21 May 2014
Test date21 May 2014
Expiry
Test number148071944118
Mileage30,001 mi
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 25 Jun 2013
Test date25 Jun 2013
Expiry25 Jun 2014
Test number505596073141
Mileage29,437 mi
User Enteredrear tyres side walls cracking
PASSED · 26 Jun 2012
Test date26 Jun 2012
Expiry25 Jun 2013
Test number647328372181
Mileage28,391 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 28 Jan 2011
Test date28 Jan 2011
Expiry29 Jan 2012
Test number555628021008
Mileage27,091 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 26 Jan 2010
Test date26 Jan 2010
Expiry29 Jan 2011
Test number720376720024
Mileage25,496 mi
User Enteredos front and ns front tyres perishing
FAILED · 25 Jan 2010
Test date25 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number520765720079
Mileage25,496 mi
PrsNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredos front and ns front tyres perishing
PASSED · 8 Jan 2009
Test date8 Jan 2009
Expiry29 Jan 2010
Test number270798409077
Mileage19,254 mi
FAILED · 8 Jan 2009
Test date8 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number154018009417
Mileage19,249 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FailFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
PASSED · 22 Jan 2008
Test date22 Jan 2008
Expiry29 Jan 2009
Test number392742428021
Mileage14,474 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2007
Test date12 Jan 2007
Expiry29 Jan 2008
Test number783392517085
Mileage10,737 mi