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AJ52 HCD

2002 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,988 mi
Last recorded87,988 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HCD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns inner body sills and rear underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

alternator/battery warning light on

reverse light nw

Fail 9 Mar 2026 87,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns inner body sills and rear underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

alternator/battery warning light on

reverse light nw

Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer outer cv boot loose

condensation osr light unit

Pass 20 Jul 2023 85,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 85,362 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsf and osf anti roll link boots all split

Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,278 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 80,278 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,596 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,597 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,655 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 53,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,378 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 49,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 44,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,933 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 39,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,734 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 HCD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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