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AR51 HDZ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,794 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near slam panel and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ppg631 rear box has crack in it (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective 165/65T14 ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,785 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,646 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,063 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,580 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre wearing to inner and outer edge

slight oil leak

spare tyre deteriorated / has deep cuts outer sidewall and edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,580 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing to inner and outer edge

slight oil leak

spare tyre deteriorated / has deep cuts outer sidewall and edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,443 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,502 miles

service light on

Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,502 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

service light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,680 miles

cracks to inner and outer walls n/s/r tyre

steering rack damper signs of slight leak (oil and dirt)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,680 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracks to inner and outer walls n/s/r tyre

steering rack damper signs of slight leak (oil and dirt)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,326 miles

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,203 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,148 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,543 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 HDZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AR51 HDZ, 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 HDZ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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