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AX51 NXW

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,363 mi
Last recorded138,363 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 NXW
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 138,363 miles

drivers seat slightly loose

Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 27 Oct 2018 130,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,896 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,999 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 114,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,724 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 105,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 100,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 96,256 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 96,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,347 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 13 Jan 2012 90,347 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,353 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,353 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,809 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 75,809 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 52,218 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 NXW is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AX51 NXW, 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 AX51 NXW registered?

AX51 NXW is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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