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AV51 SKF

2002 Citroen Saxo

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,910 mi
Last recorded69,910 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 SKF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 65,469 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,264 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp condensated

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes only just meet standards required

Fail 10 Aug 2020 61,973 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes only just meet standards required

Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded require attention in near future (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes only just meets mot min pass [requires attention]

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded require attention in near future (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes only just meets mot min pass [requires attention]

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,844 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,615 miles

REAR EXHAUST RUSTED AND RATTLES

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,093 miles

REAR EXHAUST RUSTED

SCREEN SCRATHED

SUMP RUSTY

Fail 7 Sep 2011 49,093 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

REAR EXHAUST RUSTED

SCREEN SCRATHED

SUMP RUSTY

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,670 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 45,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brakes slighty binding

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,352 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,420 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 37,420 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,845 miles

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

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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AV51 SKF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Gold 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 AV51 SKF, 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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AV51 SKF is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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