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RN02 PKE

2002 Citroen Saxo

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,410 mi
Last recorded83,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 PKE
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,410 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in front lower suspension joints

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,410 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in front lower suspension joints

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,629 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,267 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,188 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,188 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear n/s tyre perishing

slight play in front n/s and o/s lower suspension joints

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,412 miles

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

breather pipe broken

rear n/s tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,412 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

breather pipe broken

rear n/s tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,536 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,565 miles

rear tyres craking

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,565 miles

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

rear tyres craking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,725 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

Fail 14 Jul 2011 43,725 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,865 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

slight grease contamination on nearside front brake disc

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,624 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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RN02 PKE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PKE, 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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RN02 PKE is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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