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AV52 FKJ

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,086 mi
Last recorded67,086 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,794 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,791 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,378 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear chassis corroded in wheel arch area

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,838 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 59,838 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,195 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,110 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 16 Dec 2011 46,449 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,229 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 42,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,522 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking/poor

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,715 miles

Nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Nearside front tyre is worn to legal limit at outer shoulder and requires replacement now.

Rear tyres are perishing at outer shoulders.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,918 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 20,264 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 20,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FKJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV52 FKJ, 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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AV52 FKJ is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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