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AR51 NSK

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 NSK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,599 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrossion to all suspension components

exhaust rubbing by axle

nail to offside rear tyre

no spare wheel fitted

play to rear axle mounting bushes

power steering fluid level on minimum

power steering rack damp

wipers in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2012 92,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrossion to all suspension components

exhaust rubbing by axle

nail to offside rear tyre

no spare wheel fitted

play to rear axle mounting bushes

power steering fluid level on minimum

power steering rack damp

wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2012 92,111 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,047 miles

KNOCKING FROM FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AREA

Fail 23 Jul 2010 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn very low

rear brake pads very low

slight buckle in offside front inner wheel rim

slight exhaust leak from front pipe and centre silencer

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,040 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST SPLIT ON FRONT DOWN PIPE

Pass 9 Aug 2008 53,967 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,314 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 29,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,021 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 NSK is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NSK, 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 NSK registered?

AR51 NSK is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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