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AY52 OAD

2002 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

19,471 mi
Last recorded19,471 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OAD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 19,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 19,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 19,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 18,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 18,613 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2020 18,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 17,887 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 May 2018 17,369 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 17,367 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 16,847 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to split/perish

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear tyre inner sidewalls split/perished REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED

Fail 18 May 2017 16,847 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to split/perish

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear tyre inner sidewalls split/perished REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED

Pass 10 May 2016 15,772 miles

Front tyres starting to split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

Pass 15 May 2015 14,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 14,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 14,108 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 14,105 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 13,223 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 12,442 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 12,442 miles

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2011 11,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,103 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 8,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,049 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 5,173 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 OAD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 OAD registered?

AY52 OAD is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AY52 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 OAD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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