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AJ52 MVP

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MVP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,896 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened on wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly needs repair a.s.a.p.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,749 miles

Offside Front brake binding Advise strip and clean

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

wiper's poor Replace a.s.a.p.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 111,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filer (7.2.1)

Offside Front brake binding Advise strip and clean

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

wiper's poor Replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle mount has play in bush.

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edges.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 110,019 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge and out of shape.

wipers smearing advise replacement.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,373 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 84,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,569 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,026 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2007 51,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,618 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 39,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,319 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 MVP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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