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AO52 ESF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,899 mi
Last recorded40,899 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ESF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,899 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 40,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall starting crack/split

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front wishbone, inner rear mounting bracket corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,225 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,225 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 37,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 37,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 36,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 34,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,505 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 27,130 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 17,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ESF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 ESF, 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 AO52 ESF registered?

AO52 ESF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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