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AR51 NOF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,412 mi
Last recorded72,412 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,412 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorating cracks in tread,

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,412 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorating cracks in tread,

Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,196 miles

front brake disc's are corroding on the inner face.

front exhaust is deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,164 miles

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

front brake disc's are corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 58,141 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake disc's are corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 54,884 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,884 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,012 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 47,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,751 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 NOF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NOF, 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 NOF registered?

AR51 NOF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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