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AU52 VZM

2002 Citroen Saxo

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,669 mi
Last recorded96,669 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,669 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,495 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side working a bit (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,745 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,304 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,065 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks bushes cracking upper and lower (2.7.4)

brake pipes greased

drivers seat sunk on offside

rear brake performance only just met

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake lines protected with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,886 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 76,886 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,108 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,080 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,080 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,930 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,643 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2008 66,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,717 miles

front brakes disc's worn and lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,715 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,715 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VZM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

AU52 VZM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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