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AD51 XSM

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,749 mi
Last recorded44,749 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XSM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 44,749 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,762 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 36,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,422 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2015 36,422 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,238 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,925 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 35,925 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,748 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 35,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,240 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,549 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver seat bit floopy

NSR tale lense filled with moisture

OSR parking bit weak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,847 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 33,847 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nsf tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,988 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 32,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,089 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,208 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 XSM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

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

Is AD51 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 XSM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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