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AY52 UPM

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,343 mi
Last recorded88,343 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Air bag warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,415 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,250 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor splity

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,875 miles

small chip in front screen

Fail 15 Apr 2009 40,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small chip in front screen

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,606 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,919 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 UPM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UPM, 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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What year was AY52 UPM registered?

AY52 UPM is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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