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AO52 YOF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

24,888 mi
Last recorded24,888 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 24,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 23,389 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 23,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 22,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 21,748 miles

Front wiper blades are deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 20,107 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 20,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The gaiter has become unattached from the steering rack allowing ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,082 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 19,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 17,820 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 17,820 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 16,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around o2 sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 15,338 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 15,388 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 13,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 12,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 12,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2014 10,376 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 8,559 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 7,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 7,538 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 7,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 7,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 7,291 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 6,988 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,052 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 6,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 5,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 3,786 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 YOF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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