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AD51 JFV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 JFV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,072 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 104,072 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 96,120 miles

nearside number plate lamp lense missing

Fail 22 May 2013 96,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 25 May 2012 93,198 miles

damage to the rear bumper

high handbrake travel

lens missing from the n/s rear no plate light

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner and the outer edges

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 93,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

damage to the rear bumper

high handbrake travel

lens missing from the n/s rear no plate light

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner and the outer edges

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearisde rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2009 91,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tire perished.

Fail 4 Apr 2009 91,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

radiator in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2008 87,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,192 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 JFV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

AD51 JFV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is AD51 JFV safe to buy?

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