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AV52 FRC

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,133 mi
Last recorded69,133 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FRC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,133 miles

A/C compressor very noisy

Front and Rear number Plates deteriorating

Gearbox oil leak

Steering rack leaking slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2017 69,133 miles

A/C compressor very noisy

Front and Rear number Plates deteriorating

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 58,575 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,160 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight cracking on both front tyres.

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

Pass 17 May 2014 52,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 45,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,262 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 32,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,644 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,690 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers. Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,644 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 FRC is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV52 FRC registered?

AV52 FRC is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AV52 FRC safe to buy?

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