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AO52 DCE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,981 mi
Last recorded101,981 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DCE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,981 miles

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside 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 Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,893 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,494 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,494 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,372 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

rear suspension very hard

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,372 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear suspension very hard

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's slightly deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 75,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres 2mm -3mm tread.

spare tyre cracking.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 64,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres 2mm -3mm tread.

spare tyre cracking.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,551 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking. (strong advise)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,004 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,004 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 15 May 2006 16,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,132 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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AO52 DCE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO52 DCE, 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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AO52 DCE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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