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AK52 NLZ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,475 mi
Last recorded126,475 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 126,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 121,675 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs slightly rusty.

centre exhaust rubber missing,but not insecure.

slight cv grease on offside front wheel.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs slightly rusty.

centre exhaust rubber missing,but not insecure.

slight cv grease on offside front wheel.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 100,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

discs corroded

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2009 100,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 99,820 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,660 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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AK52 NLZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK52 NLZ, 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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AK52 NLZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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