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AJ52 HCL

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,213 mi
Last recorded100,213 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,213 miles

airbag light on.

engine management light on.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front inner wing shield and wheel arch cover missing.

nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

offside and nearside rear service brake performance low.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 100,213 miles

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

airbag light on.

engine management light on.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front inner wing shield and wheel arch cover missing.

nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

offside and nearside rear service brake performance low.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,691 miles

front number plate cracked

mid exhaust rubber mount split

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front fog light insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,691 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate cracked

mid exhaust rubber mount split

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2011 79,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,130 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

poor performance on rear foot brake

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,532 miles

poor performance on rear foot brake

Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,004 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

poor performance on rear brakes

Fail 11 Nov 2008 60,004 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

poor performance on rear brakes

Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,684 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 39,684 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,318 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 33,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,285 miles

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

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 HCL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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