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AD51 XSA

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,529 mi
Last recorded83,529 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XSA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,529 miles

unable to find chassis number on vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2012 83,529 miles

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

unable to find chassis number on vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,007 miles

Cooling fan split/out of balance

Fast idle emissions on upper limit

Front bumper damaged/insecure

MIL illuminated

Nearside door trim insecure

Rear wiper blade badly split

Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Cooling fan split/out of balance

Fast idle emissions on upper limit

Front bumper damaged/insecure

MIL illuminated

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

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

Nearside door trim insecure

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

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

Rear wiper blade badly split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake imbalance

Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,918 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,430 miles

near side and off side rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2008 64,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 47,144 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 47,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 XSA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 XSA registered?

AD51 XSA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AD51 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 XSA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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