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AJ52 HDL

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,999 mi
Last recorded104,999 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HDL
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,999 miles

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

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

front tyres low on outer edges

ns mirror missing

rear brakes poor effort esp n/s/r

Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,998 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front tyres low on outer edges

rear brakes poor effort esp n/s/r

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,813 miles

o/s lower screen cracked

rear numberplate deteriorated

slight damage to n/s of screen

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s lower screen cracked

rear numberplate deteriorated

slight damage to n/s of screen

Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,907 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 24 Jun 2011 79,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,010 miles

air bag warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,008 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Jan 2009 65,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

exhaust rusty

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,092 miles

air bag light on

exhaust rusty

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,730 miles

air bag light on

Fail 8 Jan 2008 57,730 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,268 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,963 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 HDL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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