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AV52 AFO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,571 mi
Last recorded84,571 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AFO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,571 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,881 miles

noises coming from antiroll bar bushes but no play

Fail 23 Dec 2013 75,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

noises coming from antiroll bar bushes but no play

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,153 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,152 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,837 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,873 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,139 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 48,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 40,840 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,116 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,425 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AV52 AFO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV52 AFO, 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 AV52 AFO registered?

AV52 AFO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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