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AE52 VPX

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,602 mi
Last recorded128,602 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 128,602 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 128,602 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2019 124,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2017 124,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front wiper blade split, smearing screen, drivers view still cleared however.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 118,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,529 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,529 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,184 miles

All Brake tests failed in roller brake tester. Retested using decelarometer.A pass was only just obtained. Brake service recomended.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,949 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jun 2012 96,949 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,623 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

nearside front tyre on limit and bald on both edges

Fail 25 Jun 2011 90,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre on limit and bald on both edges

osr brake performance low 57kg

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,115 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 59,090 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 51,620 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 VPX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AE52 VPX, 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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AE52 VPX is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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