MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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spare tyre under inflated
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
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
Spare tyre defective
rear suspension very hard
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc's slightly deteriorated.
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres 2mm -3mm tread.
spare tyre cracking.
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.
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Spare tyre defective
o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking. (strong advise)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f tyre sidewall poor condition
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?
Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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