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RN02 XFR

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,762 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 86,463 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

co emissions high on first fast idle test

Fail 8 Jul 2014 81,172 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

co emissions high on first fast idle test

Fail 21 Jun 2014 81,166 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake has been overheated

nearside front tyre badly cracked

offside front brake caliper and hub damp, possible leaking caliper.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,518 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,122 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,882 miles

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

off side and near side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,882 miles

off side and near side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,781 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

temprey repair to n/s head lamp

Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,118 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear view mirror missing

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 XFR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue 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 XFR, 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 XFR is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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