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AP51 PXT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 PXT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 96,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,749 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mountings / boot floor / n/s/r inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot floor corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mountings / boot floor / n/s/r inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,421 miles

Boot floor corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 93,948 miles

Boot floor corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 92,127 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 92,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,507 miles

Boot floor rusty

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside face

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

boot floor rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,833 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

boot floor rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,814 miles

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

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

Offside front and nearside front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Oil leaking from bottom of engine

Fail 1 Oct 2013 77,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front and nearside front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Oil leaking from bottom of engine

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front head lamp top mounting

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

Off side and near side front roll bar bushes worn on wish bones

Off side rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front head lamp top mounting

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

Off side and near side front roll bar bushes worn on wish bones

Off side rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,737 miles

advised front discs corroded

advised wiper blade end split

Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advised front discs corroded

advised wiper blade end split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 47,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,657 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

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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AP51 PXT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP51 PXT, 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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AP51 PXT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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