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AO52 VRN

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,257 mi
Last recorded62,257 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VRN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,257 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,257 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,164 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 61,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,434 miles

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe/catalyst (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,686 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,866 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,394 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 47,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,535 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 36,473 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,473 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,982 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,026 miles

front brake discs corroded (both)

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 VRN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

AO52 VRN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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