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RN02 PJV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,556 mi
Last recorded55,556 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 PJV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,556 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch slipping

suspesion height reduced limiting suspension travel

Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

suspesion height reduced limiting suspension travel

nail in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension height lowered resulting in reduced supension movement

Fail 12 Mar 2009 48,771 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,172 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,049 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 28,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2005 18,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RN02 PJV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN02 PJV, 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 RN02 PJV registered?

RN02 PJV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RN02 PJV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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