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AU52 FBK

2002 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,350 mi
Last recorded106,350 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FBK
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,350 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 106,348 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,099 miles

Rear tyres cracking inner sidewall

Slighty play on steering

Fail 3 Oct 2016 97,088 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear tyres cracking inner sidewall

Slighty play on steering

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,785 miles

both rear footbbrakes not very good

o/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

both rear footbbrakes not very good

o/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 85,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,506 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,186 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 78,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,103 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,884 miles

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,065 miles

front brake discs corroded,

Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded,

Pass 29 May 2009 46,337 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,930 miles

n/s rear tyre tread starting to perish in places

Fail 10 Jun 2008 32,930 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

n/s rear tyre tread starting to perish in places

Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,660 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 FBK is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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