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AU52 FCA

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 98,021 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,014 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracking / deteriorating. No cords visible.

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,096 miles

Both rear tyres cracking , no cords visible.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,777 miles

Both rear tyres cracking / deteriorating, no cords visible.

Both wiper blades starting to split

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

Nearside rear footbrake efficiency lower than offside.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,592 miles

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

Near side rear foot brake effort lower than off side, within limits of balance.

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, but not blowing.

Rear tyre walls cracking, no re-inforcment visible.

centre exhaust support rubber missing, system adequately supported.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,592 miles

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

Near side rear foot brake effort lower than off side, within limits of balance.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, but not blowing.

Rear tyre walls cracking, no re-inforcment visible.

centre exhaust support rubber missing, system adequately supported.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,886 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (rear box outer shell corroded & holed), no leak found.

Grease seen by nearside CV gaiter, no split/leak found.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,940 miles

CV grease seen behind nearside front hub, not affecting brakes.

Engine management light stays on.

Offside front tyre worn right to limit on edge.

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded & holed, no leak found.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 50,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light stays on.

Front discs corroded, not excessively.

Offside front tyre worn right to limit on edge.

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded & holed, no leak found.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,659 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 38,755 miles

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 33,824 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 FCA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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