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AX51 EEN

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,490 mi
Last recorded135,490 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EEN
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 135,490 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH SECTIONS NOT CONNECTED (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UN ABLE TO CHECK BEHIND.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,557 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 123,557 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,154 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,350 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,350 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sill preventing examination

Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,993 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,768 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,357 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 49,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,155 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 29,016 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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AX51 EEN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AX51 EEN, 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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AX51 EEN is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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