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AY52 YKB

2002 Citroen Saxo

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,461 mi
Last recorded140,461 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YKB
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 140,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 130,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2013 130,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,517 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre slight wearing out of shape

very slight corrosion front bulkhead

Pass 17 Mar 2011 118,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking and off side rear very slight out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,767 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 106,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,293 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 89,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 56,897 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 YKB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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