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AR51 EXK

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EXK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 104,269 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside front (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,361 miles

engine management light on

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play nearside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,407 miles

brake discs worn

engine light on

rear exhaust mount broken

slight wear n/s/f lower swivel joint

Fail 29 Mar 2014 85,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs worn

engine light on

rear exhaust mount broken

slight wear n/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 82,887 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust rubber split advise replacement

slight play nearside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust rubber split advise replacement

slight play nearside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Fail 23 Mar 2012 75,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,236 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,672 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,182 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,381 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,232 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked around tread

Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,072 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,072 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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AR51 EXK is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AR51 EXK, 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 AR51 EXK registered?

AR51 EXK is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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