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AE52 VPF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,128 mi
Last recorded46,128 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VPF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 46,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,114 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 36,976 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 36,976 miles

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

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

Front Wiper blades split on the ends.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,875 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 35,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Grease going onto brakes (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,591 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 34,590 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,713 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,108 miles

NSF tyre 3MM

Fail 14 Sep 2009 25,108 miles

NSF tyre 3MM

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,806 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 22,804 miles

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

free travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,666 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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AE52 VPF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE52 VPF, 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 AE52 VPF registered?

AE52 VPF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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