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AU52 DYN

2002 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 DYN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 96,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,251 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,212 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,480 miles

offside mirror broken

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,480 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside mirror broken

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,637 miles

front discs coroded

n/s/f fog lens broken o/s/f taped up

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint slight play

power steering weaping nr bulk head

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust silensor weak

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 75,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs coroded

n/s/f fog lens broken o/s/f taped up

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint slight play

power steering weaping nr bulk head

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust silensor weak

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/inner drivesharft gaiter has misting of greese

Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,231 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/inner drivesharft gaiter has misting of greese

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,481 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on inside edge

Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,481 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front fog light broken off side front valve chaffing on wheel trim

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,706 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 43,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 28,260 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 DYN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AU52 DYN, 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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AU52 DYN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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