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AU52 OXM

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,615 mi
Last recorded67,615 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,615 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 67,574 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,457 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,384 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,293 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,178 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F wiper slightly split

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F wiper slightly split

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,634 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 35,537 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,567 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 24,552 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OXM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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