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AK52 RDO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,410 mi
Last recorded87,410 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RDO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,410 miles

both front tyres 2mm also bald on edges (not testable area)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 87,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres 2mm also bald on edges (not testable area)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,675 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,547 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,547 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,037 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 71,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

surface rust on both front brake disc`s

Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

surface rust on both front brake disc`s

Pass 11 Oct 2008 56,844 miles

exhaust poorly mounted at rear

fuel filter insecure

handbrake travel

o/s/r lamp unit condensated

radiator leaking at seam

re-secured both front outer cv boots

recomend rear brake check/adjust

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

some foot brake travel

Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,907 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 RDO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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