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RN02 VLV

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,776 mi
Last recorded46,776 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 VLV
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,776 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,733 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,237 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 39,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,372 miles

tested wet

Fail 1 Jun 2011 33,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,789 miles

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

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

corrosion front exhaust joints

Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,786 miles

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

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

corrosion front exhaust joints

heavy perishing rear tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,470 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,704 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 VLV is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

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

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