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AD51 EAG

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,861 mi
Last recorded72,861 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 EAG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,861 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,281 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 39,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,134 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,134 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,950 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 29,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,556 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,116 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 20,116 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,066 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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AD51 EAG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red 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 AD51 EAG, 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 AD51 EAG registered?

AD51 EAG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is AD51 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 EAG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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