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AY52 FZP

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FZP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2017 115,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 108,731 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 108,680 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 104,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,825 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 99,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,522 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,514 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 92,952 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,124 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,942 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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AY52 FZP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue 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 AY52 FZP, 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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AY52 FZP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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