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AU52 DXT

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,998 mi
Last recorded56,998 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 DXT
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,998 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,126 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,940 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

slight staining around master cylinder

Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,055 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

slight staining around master cylinder

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,300 miles

rear silencer casing split

small cuts in rear tyre treads and staring to perish

Fail 20 Aug 2013 41,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

rear silencer casing split

small cuts in rear tyre treads and staring to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f wheel arch linner insecure

O/s/r service brake efficiency getting low

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight exhaust blow at lambder sensor

Tail box heavely corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,108 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f wheel arch linner insecure

O/s/r service brake efficiency getting low

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight exhaust blow at lambder sensor

Tail box heavely corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,991 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 35,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,414 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F wiper blade split.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,207 miles

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

N/S/R tyre has cuts to tread.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,486 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 24,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DXT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

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

Is AU52 DXT safe to buy?

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