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AO52 VTP

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 79,085 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Coolant leak from radiator cap area.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Noisy on full lock. (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 79,075 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades split.

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Coolant leak from radiator cap area.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Noisy on full lock. (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,898 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 75,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 72,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,288 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,288 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,056 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear rubber mount broken

front n/s inner disc surface heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 65,005 miles

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

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

exhaust rear rubber mount broken

Oil leak

front n/s inner disc surface heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,489 miles

discs corroded on inside edge

sump rusty (damp)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 27 Oct 2007 41,612 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 41,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,141 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 24,910 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 VTP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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