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AD51 JJZ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,463 mi
Last recorded86,463 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 JJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,388 miles

nearside suspension creeking

Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,387 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

nearside suspension ceeking

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,294 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 972,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,762 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirments.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine mounting offside insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,912 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 42,912 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,228 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 40,225 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,373 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 37,373 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,902 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 JJZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JJZ, 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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AD51 JJZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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