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AJ52 HBN

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,438 mi
Last recorded86,438 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HBN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,438 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cat (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 139,423 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cat (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,321 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 79,321 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,798 miles

temp repair on front down pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,276 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres have cracks to side walls

Fail 5 Jun 2013 61,276 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres have cracks to side walls

Pass 18 May 2012 54,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 54,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 47,285 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 47,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 40,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,266 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 34,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 27,573 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 21,162 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,792 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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AJ52 HBN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ52 HBN, 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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AJ52 HBN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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