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AY52 HVU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,842 mi
Last recorded145,842 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HVU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 145,842 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 145,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 136,524 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 136,521 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both showing blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides low (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort no performance on rear brakes (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 127,906 miles

EML Illuminated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,945 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 99,945 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,051 miles

Check engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,551 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,289 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 HVU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red 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 AY52 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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