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AK52 VVR

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,723 mi
Last recorded119,723 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 119,723 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 5 May 2017 119,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 May 2016 115,766 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,258 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 80,541 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,918 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 66,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,575 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 63,567 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,517 miles

slight surface cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2006 55,478 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 VVR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVR, 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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What year was AK52 VVR registered?

AK52 VVR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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