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AJ52 HDV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

149,886 mi
Last recorded149,886 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 149,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 149,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 141,586 miles

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

heav y corrosion to rear axle

travel on parking brake lever on limit

Fail 29 Aug 2014 141,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

heav y corrosion to rear axle

travel on parking brake lever on limit

Pass 13 May 2013 127,753 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 127,752 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 116,438 miles

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

travel on hand brake on limit

Fail 14 May 2012 116,437 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

travel on hand brake on limit

Pass 13 May 2011 104,921 miles

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

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

front brakes unbalanced

travel on parking brake lever on limit

Fail 6 May 2010 94,868 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers seat loose on runners

Pass 6 May 2010 94,868 miles

drivers seat loose on runners

Pass 8 May 2009 85,540 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle and brake hose brackett

travel on hand brake lever could be improved

Fail 8 May 2009 85,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle and brake hose brackett

travel on hand brake lever could be improved

Pass 15 May 2008 76,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 76,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2007 68,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 68,654 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 58,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,561 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 HDV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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