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RN02 XGG

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,920 mi
Last recorded93,920 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 XGG
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s front top strut mounting stiff

rear brake disc's pitted & worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,991 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 85,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,521 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 49,521 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,717 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 39,717 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 37,568 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XGG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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