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AR51 EYM

2002 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,342 mi
Last recorded136,342 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EYM
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 136,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 134,128 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 129,766 miles

slight free play in brake pedal

Fail 13 May 2017 129,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight free play in brake pedal travel

Fail 11 May 2017 129,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight free play in brake pedal travel

Pass 2 Apr 2016 124,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 117,272 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,567 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 84,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 75,799 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 75,790 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,291 miles

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,369 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 67,365 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,025 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 EYM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AR51 EYM, 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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AR51 EYM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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