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AO52 YOT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,231 mi
Last recorded122,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,231 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 122,231 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 122,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 122,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 119,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,543 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 101,533 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch release bearing noisy

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch release bearing noisy

n/s/f wiper in poor condition

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 86,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,503 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 80,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,454 miles

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

Drivers door difficult to close

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 67,454 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Drivers door difficult to close

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,717 miles

surplus grease around nearside front hub from previous gaiter repair

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,415 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,065 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,516 miles

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

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 YOT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

AO52 YOT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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