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AY52 YKW

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,546 mi
Last recorded124,546 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 124,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 114,654 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR SILENCER RUBBER MOYNTINGS PERISHED

Fail 9 Dec 2008 114,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

REAR SILENCER RUBBER MOYNTINGS PERISHED

Pass 18 Dec 2007 103,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 103,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 88,307 miles

nearside cv boot clip loose

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Dec 2005 76,052 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 76,052 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YKW is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

AY52 YKW is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 YKW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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