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AV52 FPG

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

143,742 mi
Last recorded143,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FPG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,742 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 143,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 135,948 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 135,948 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 128,730 miles

becoming corroded under front arches

Fail 16 Nov 2021 128,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

becoming corroded under front arches

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 123,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,061 miles

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

becoming corroded under drivers front arch

Fail 5 Mar 2020 120,042 miles

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 under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

becoming corroded under drivers front arch

Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 114,005 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 113,855 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage not attached (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns strut becoming worn

rear chassis becoming corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,535 miles

battery light on

drivers seat belt becoming worn

signs of leak from osr brake pipe, not leaking at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2018 105,407 miles

Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

battery light on

drivers seat belt becoming worn

signs of leak from osr brake pipe, not leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,609 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 92,612 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 92,609 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 92,565 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases couple places (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

internal bonnet release catch broken

windscreen wiper switch slightly faulty

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,985 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 86,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 74,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 56,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc`s worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc`s worn

Fail 31 Dec 2009 49,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 49,678 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,845 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 33,501 miles

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

bit of movement offside rear radius arm bearing

hint of play in steering rack

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm raised tread area

offside front tyre 2mm raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

uneven tread wear offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,501 miles

bit of movement offside rear radius arm bearing

hint of play in steering rack

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm raised tread area

offside front tyre 2mm raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

uneven tread wear offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2006 25,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail offside rear tyre tread

parts of exhaust rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,975 miles

nail offside rear tyre tread

parts of exhaust rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2005 20,652 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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AV52 FPG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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