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RN02 VLO

2002 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,439 mi
Last recorded88,439 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 VLO
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,439 miles

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

both wing mirrors secured by tape

Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both wing mirrors secured by tape

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,208 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,208 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 72,593 miles

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

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

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

drivers mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2011 69,722 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outeredge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,225 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 67,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 55,827 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail box rusty

n/s/f tyre low tread on edge

o/s/r tyre low tread on edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,827 miles

exhaust tail box rusty

n/s/f tyre low tread on edge

o/s/r tyre low tread on edge

Pass 30 May 2008 43,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 28,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,411 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 23,411 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low 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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RN02 VLO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RN02 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

RN02 VLO is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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