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AK52 RBV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,431 mi
Last recorded67,431 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RBV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,431 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,949 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking 185/55/14

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,542 miles

Both nearside tyres starting to crack

Exhaust starting to corrode on middle and rear section

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,718 miles

Oil leak from engine.Possible pressure switch!

Very slight blow on front section of exhaust.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,238 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 RBV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK52 RBV, 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 RBV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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