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RN02 VML

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,969 mi
Last recorded124,969 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 124,969 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 124,961 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,374 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has splits cuts in inner edge of tread

Fail 7 Jul 2016 118,362 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has splits cuts in inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,638 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 109,636 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 106,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,250 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper split at one end but still clears screen

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,115 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper split at one end but still clears screen

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,821 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,556 miles

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

Engine oil leaking from cam belt end of engine

Front brakes creaking slightly

Front exhaust down pipe in poor condition and blowing slightly

Nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split and leaking grease

Nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing, slightly distorted and with areas close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,863 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside front brake caliper creaking

Nearside inner drive shaft gaitor leaking

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak from cam belt end of engine

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2009 68,674 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside front brake caliper creaking

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak from cam belt end of engine

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,790 miles

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

Front brakes creaking

Windscreen wiper blades old and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,599 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 VML is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VML, 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 VML is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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