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AY52 URE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,952 mi
Last recorded86,952 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 URE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front end damage

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2013 93,324 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 93,324 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,877 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 73,877 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,099 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,216 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre & cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,588 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 50,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

unable to check boot base box fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2007 41,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

unable to check boot base box fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear wiper blade torn

speaker box fitted in boot

Pass 19 Oct 2005 23,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 URE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

AY52 URE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is AY52 URE safe to buy?

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