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FD52 BSV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,952 mi
Last recorded103,952 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 103,952 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 103,647 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r axle has slight play

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion BORDERLINE

o/s/r tyre wear

wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,436 miles

Airbag light stays on

Clutch pedal height high

Exhaust repaired with sealant

N/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

N/s/r handbrake cable secured with cable ties to suspension

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Park brake has just met the required park brake efficiency

Rear Service brake has just met the required service brake efficiency

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play rear radius arms both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/r wheel arch fouling on tyre and cut on outer edge. Not down to cords at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2012 87,401 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light stays on

Clutch pedal height high

N/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play rear radius arms both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/r wheel arch fouling on tyre and cut on outer edge. Not down to cords at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,982 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,981 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,181 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,178 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 65,495 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 56,949 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 56,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,003 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 44,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front discs very badly lipped and corroded

front pads getting low

n/s/r wheel damaged

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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FD52 BSV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD52 BSV, 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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FD52 BSV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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