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AU52 RVT

2002 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,947 mi
Last recorded40,947 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,947 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 40,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,368 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 34,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Clamp broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 27,101 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 27,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,708 miles

N/S/F Part of front bumper broken.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 19,707 miles

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

N/S/F Part of front bumper broken.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,666 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 8,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 7,266 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 7,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,487 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 5,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 4,221 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 RVT 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 72.2%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

AU52 RVT is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AU52 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 RVT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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