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AX51 NYB

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 NYB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,224 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated centre (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,730 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 99,729 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,699 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,139 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 84,139 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear

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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,577 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,526 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2008 52,504 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,337 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 NYB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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