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AR51 NNY

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,785 mi
Last recorded100,785 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 NNY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 86,669 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 86,666 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag warning lamp on.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 75,050 miles

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

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

nearside gearbox drive shaft seal oil leak

offside wiper rubber split

Fail 1 Feb 2011 74,901 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside gearbox drive shaft seal oil leak

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,581 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 66,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2009 55,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2008 46,707 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,705 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,579 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NNY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NNY, 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 NNY is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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