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AR51 HFD

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,420 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 87,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,103 miles

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

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

rear panel behind bumper rusted/holed

Fail 23 Feb 2018 76,103 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split end gaitor (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front indicators faded

rear panel behind bumper rusted/holed

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear underbody some corosion

Fail 18 Jan 2017 74,450 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear underbody some corosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,624 miles

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

Offside Front slight noise when rotated

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,622 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,496 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,001 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 62,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,565 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,794 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 40,794 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,978 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 29,978 miles

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

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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AR51 HFD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

AR51 HFD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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