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AU52 DVO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,167 mi
Last recorded93,167 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 DVO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,167 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 84,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 84,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,816 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover has slight damage

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,876 miles

o/s/r indicator partly faded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,026 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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AU52 DVO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU52 DVO, 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 AU52 DVO registered?

AU52 DVO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AU52 DVO safe to buy?

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