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AY52 OBC

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,668 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,668 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2015 85,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,504 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre heavly cracked and pershid also stepped on inner edge

rubbers on exhaust system insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,971 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 74,971 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,710 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,710 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,635 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 27,696 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,696 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,310 miles

Spare tyre defective

parking brake at 18% †repairs or adjustment necessary

Fail 2 Apr 2007 15,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Feb 2006 11,997 miles

Drivers front seat has slight movement in runners

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 OBC is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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