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AC52 BEX

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,231 mi
Last recorded52,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 BEX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,231 miles

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

bonnet secondary safety catch does not engage due to accident damage

Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet secondary safety catch does not engage due to accident damage

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,722 miles

both rear tyres perished on the sidewalls.

middle and rear exhaust section has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint.

rear brake application slightly uneven. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,282 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,282 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,337 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,324 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery jnsecure

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,820 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 32,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,940 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp to big,

Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 26,494 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front end accident damaged - n /s arch liner missing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,494 miles

Battery insecure

front end accident damaged - n /s arch liner missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 15,497 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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AC52 BEX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 59,169 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC52 BEX, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC52 BEX registered?

AC52 BEX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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