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AT51 BXJ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,422 mi
Last recorded130,422 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,422 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly worn

Both cv boots deterioated

Slight blow from lambda sensor on cat

Spare wheel flat

Underbody corroded

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2014 130,422 miles

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

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

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

Both cv boots deterioated

Offside rear tyre slightly worn

Slight blow from lambda sensor on cat

Spare wheel flat

Underbody corroded

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 123,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 122,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsr tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,824 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 106,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 97,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,779 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2008 17,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 8,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 5,896 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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AT51 BXJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AT51 BXJ, 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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AT51 BXJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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